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...
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
- Jan 25, 2017
For the Love of Mala
What are mala beads? Are they a decorative necklace or spiritual piece? Literally, mala translates from Sanskrit to English to mean...
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...
Liza Laird
- Feb 6, 2016
Quiet Time
When is the last time you shut off your phone, stepped away from your electronics or just didn’t say anything for a few hours? I’ve been...
Liza Laird
- Jan 30, 2016
Meditative Knitting
The meditative nature of knitting helps reduce stress. I was reminded of this when I started knitting a new project. It was a kerchief...
