This topic landed in our free Stitchery Journey community not long ago, and it's a good one. Have you ever knit or crocheted a cardigan, with buttons up the front, and then watched it slowly stretch and sag right where those buttons live? Or maybe you've avoided making one because you could envision … [Read more...] about Stop Your Button Placket From Stretching Out (Knit or Crochet)
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Finding Quiet in a Loud Digital World
Celebrating JOMO in a loud digital FOMO world The digital world is spinning incredibly fast and loud right now, and it's easy to feel like you're stuck on a never-ending treadmill. Everywhere you look, there's a new platform to join, a viral trend to chase, or a firehose of quick-fix video hacks. … [Read more...] about Finding Quiet in a Loud Digital World
Shop Your Stash: Stop Buying More
It might sound strange coming from someone who owns a yarn shop, but I want you to stop looking for the "newest" thing for a moment. I want you to go to your shelves and look at the yarn and the patterns you already own. We’ve all been there—buying with big dreams, only to let those materials sit … [Read more...] about Shop Your Stash: Stop Buying More
Unfinished Crochet or Knitting Projects Haunting You?
Reclaim Your Yarn and Your Peace I've recently heard from some of you with some version of this struggle, so I know it resonates with so many more of of us than are speaking up! It's a real challenge! All those new possibilities seem so much more intriguing, don’t they? A new skein of yarn … [Read more...] about Unfinished Crochet or Knitting Projects Haunting You?
Inherited a Bunch of Crochet Thread? Don’t Panic!
So you have boxes of crochet thread now, maybe from your grandma. You might be used to big, chunky yarn and this small stuff feels scary. I get it! I was scared of it too. But I'm here to tell you that you can use this thread for more than just doilies. It's time to get creative and use that … [Read more...] about Inherited a Bunch of Crochet Thread? Don’t Panic!
Overflowing with Craft Projects? Try Crafting for Charity!
Thirty years ago, during the whirlwind of holiday errands, I did something a little … unexpected. I had crocheted a bunch of delicate lace bookmarks and decided to give them away to strangers. The reactions were priceless – pure delight and surprise! It was such a joy to spread a little handmade … [Read more...] about Overflowing with Craft Projects? Try Crafting for Charity!