Liza Laird
- Jan 14, 2019
Have yarn, will travel.
Taking a vacation is a wonderful thing, especially when it involves oodles of yoga and knitting. With the upcoming Yoga + Yarn Retreat I...
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
- Jun 27, 2018
Yarn Subscription? Yes, please.
I love going to yarn stores. It is such a joy to see new yarns, finished projects, notions and needles. I get a lot of inspiration from...
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
- Sep 25, 2016
5 easy steps to naturally beautiful hair
Just think of how much time you would save throughout your life if you only washed, dried and styled your hair once a week. Imagine all...
ragline
- Aug 31, 2016
Stretch it Out
As knitters, we understand the importance of keeping our hands healthy so we can knit non-stop. When a tiny pain pops up we make sure to...
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 25, 2016
Extreme Double-Knitting Book Review
I recently taught myself how to double-knit. If you are unfamiliar with the technique, it basically allows you to knit two 'right-sided'...
