Liza Laird
- Sep 2, 2019
9 Steps to a Successful Project
Grab a cup of coffee, tea, or Prosecco, a pen, and piece of paper, and maybe a post it note. Once you have your supplies you are ready to...
Liza Laird
- Dec 15, 2018
Mindful Intarsia
Knitting is like yoga, a mindful exploration of the self. How you are on your yoga mat is how you are with your knitting and in your...
Liza Laird
- Aug 3, 2018
Are mistakes even real?
I was in yoga class the other day and we were playing around with this pose called Fallen Angel. It is an arm balance that starts in side...
Liza Laird
- May 29, 2018
On the Road to Mecca
Back in the day when I lived in NYC my favorite yarn shop to visit for knitting inspiration was Purl Soho. As life has taken me to live...
Kate Madden
- Jan 4, 2018
Free Pattern! Garter Stitch Baby Hat
I still have a few ounces of some of my favorite yarn from The Fibre Company, called Road to China, and decided to knit up a baby hat and...
Kate Madden
- Apr 17, 2017
6 easy tips for pain-free knitting
Knitting as much as I do can cause pain and inflammation from all the repetitive movements. Compound that with all those chaturangas I'm...
Liza Laird
- Mar 14, 2017
I block, you block, we block, everybody blocks
Blocking is the last step in creating a beautiful hand knit item, but it is often overlooked. This post will give you details on why and...
Kate Madden
- Dec 5, 2016
Super Soft Newborn Hat & Booties
Who doesn't love knitting things for babies?! They knit up quick and because they are so tiny they are always way more adorable than the...
ragline
- May 4, 2016
Yoga + Yarn: Stretching Tips
Knitting may seem like a low impact activity, but the repetitive motions can sometimes cause stiffness in your shoulders and hips. Taking...
Liza Laird
- Feb 13, 2016
Mini-Breaks
No matter if you are spending hours at your computer or clicking away with your knitting needles taking mini-breaks are important to keep...
