When packing for my trip to the UK, I couldn't exactly travel without a knitting project. However, the designs I'm working on at the moment are not exactly travel friendly - multiple colors dangling in every direction are not a good thing to risk outside of your own comfy chair! So I decided to poke …
Woolfest 2019
This past week my family and I returned from our trip abroad to visit my brother in the UK. It was a wonderful trip, with unbelievably nice weather, lots of sights to behold, and most of all a chance to spend time as a family. I will be regaling you with photos from the trip for quite some time to …
Making pompoms
In my last post I provided a step-by-step tutorial on a DIY pompom maker in custom sizes using household objects. Well, now it's time to put that pompom maker to use! Here's a tutorial on making pompoms. You'll need your DIY pompom maker, yarn, scissors, and a spare knitting needle for this …
DIY Pompom Maker
**PLEASE NOTE**: This project involves sharp edges, sharp cutting tools, and permanent marker, all of which can lead to accidents and injuries. This project should be completed only under adult supervision. I am a big fan of pompoms. They make a great addition to child and adult hats, scarves, …
So. Much. Yarn.
Ok, so yesterday was the big opening day of the Webs yearly tent sale. I had never been to this sale - which is a shameful admission, I realize! But 2019 would be the year to finally bite the bullet and do it. My friend Tom, ever the enabler of all things fiber related AND of my brief forays into …