Charts in the fiber arts are visual representations of the pattern instructions. We are going to focus on lace charts for knitting and crochet in this article, but many patterns that include elements such as colorwork, cables and other textured patterns often include a chart or charts as well. Knitting Knitting charts are simply a grid of rows and columns where each horizontal...

Shawls and wraps are the perfect spring and summer accessories for warding off the cool evening breeze or blowing air conditioning. They are also a veritable playground for colors, textures and designs. The Falling Blossom Shawl is a beautiful little shawl designed in Malabrigo Sock, which we loved using for the Temperance Shawl last month! The light fingering superwash Merino yarn works up...

You’ve seen the yarns. The beautiful, cobweb-thin strands that seem to float of their own accord and crochet or knit into the most exquisite fabrics. If you’re anything like us, you’ve also picked them up, squished them, enjoyed the extra special fibers, and then been too intimidated to try working with them. Luckily, we’ve learned that lace weight yarns don’t have to be...

Just in case you need one, consider this a friendly reminder that Mother’s Day is this Sunday! Luckily, we have some great ideas for last minute gifts. Whether mom is the crafter or you want to craft for her, here are some suggestions we think she’ll appreciate! If your mother loves the fiber arts and you have a good idea of what she...

Over the course of the past few weeks, we’ve celebrated a number of ways to support our planet through our crafting. We talked about considering the yarns we use and what it means for yarns to be vegan, organic and natural. We looked at patterns that could reduce waste and improve our impact on the environment. We found creative alternatives to yarn that...

As we continue to celebrate Earth Day, it seems only fitting that our brand spotlight this month should be Urth Yarns! Not only does this wonderful company create beautiful yarns, they also support our planet! We are proud to work with this family-owned business and hope that, if you haven’t already, you’ll fall in love with their heart for service and eye for color.  ©...

Yarn dyeing is an incredible art form for expressing creativity. No two skeins of handpainted yarn will be exactly the same, and the colors and combinations are limited only by your imagination. You may have a particular look in mind or you may just let yourself be led by your feelings and emotions that day. Either way, you’ll end up with unique skeins...

Putting on handknit socks is a wonderful feeling, but what if you could wear beautiful handknit socks that also help the environment? Talk about a win-win!  The Urth Yarns Uneek Sock Kit comes with two identical pre-wound cakes of yarn in a wide variety of color schemes and your choice of their Classic Sock pattern or, for something even more unique, their Toe...