I have been hearing this for all of the 8 years that Perfectly Knotty has been open.I have said it myself over the course of my stitching lifetime! Now, here we are. Summer of 2022 finds the United States, and the world really, in a financial state of inflation and recession. Prices are going up … [Read more...] about I Already Have So Much Yarn
How to Wash Old Yarn
There have been many times in my life and when I had my store, when people would come to me because a loved one had passed and left behind yarn and supplies they didn't know what to do with. Often saying something like "You do yarn stuff. You can use this." Not always the case, but their … [Read more...] about How to Wash Old Yarn
Peace for Your Heart
This isn't about yarn or knitting or crochet. This is about YOU 🥰 Your well-being. There is so much fear and unrest in the world, especially the last few weeks with Russia invading Ukraine.My children have heritage there, and my memories from history lessons remind me that this nation has … [Read more...] about Peace for Your Heart
Paqu Pura – Lace Shawl
Cheryl said she started this patterns because it looked interesting and she loved the yarn. "After hanging out in my finished project pile for a bit, it informed me that it wanted to go live with my daughter-in-law. It became hers on Mothers' Day in 2021." KnitPaqu PuraPattern: 2016 LYSTour Knit … [Read more...] about Paqu Pura – Lace Shawl
Knitting Socks – The Great Experimental Sock Project Wrap Up Thoughts
My Great Experimental Sock Project has come to an end.One regret is that I didn't document the entire process for y'all!I learned so much! So I am going to attempt to share the highlights with you in this post.I'd love to hear from you! Should I make a little start-to-finish course for you? OK! … [Read more...] about Knitting Socks – The Great Experimental Sock Project Wrap Up Thoughts
Knitting Socks – An Experiment with Making a Thicker Short Row Heel
I have never seen this as a sock technique before, so if you have, please let me know where. If not, please share my post with others so that I am credited with it! It is so frustrating to teach things that I feel like I pioneered, then suddenly see them show up on the cover of the latest magazine … [Read more...] about Knitting Socks – An Experiment with Making a Thicker Short Row Heel