I have sat down to write this a few times, but it always feels like so many words or then again not enough.Funny ... since I tend to be an over-sharer ;) Some of you may have seen the social media posts, and the emails. I want to make sure that you know and understand that Perfectly Knotty is … [Read more...] about What’s in Store for Perfectly Knotty as we wrap up 2020
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My roots as a designer
I started crocheting about the age of 6, a kindergarten classmate showed me how to make a chain. I made miles and miles of it. I had no idea how to turn around and go the other way, but I saw my grandma do it, so I knew it was possible. Knitting came along not long after that when I asked grandma to … [Read more...] about My roots as a designer
Great Qualities of Llama Yarn
Llama is one of my favorite yarn fibers in recent years; the more I use it and the more I learn about it, the more I like it. With a pre-Columbian history, llamas have long been a livestock staple in South American cultures, most notably Peru and Bolivia. There is a great deal of mythology, as … [Read more...] about Great Qualities of Llama Yarn
What are the different types of yarn?
A recent trending questions asks: What are the different types of yarn? I will start out by borrowing words from one of Perfectly Knotty's regulars and occasional shop helper Susan, "There are so many types of yarn that I can not give a short answer answer. Yarn comes in a wide variety of … [Read more...] about What are the different types of yarn?
What is a good quality yarn?
What is a good quality yarn? This sort of feels like a trick question sometimes. I will NOT give you a list of brand names, or suggest you limit yourselves to one specific fiber type. There is a huge vast world of yarn out there now. So much more than when I was beginning to stitch at the age of … [Read more...] about What is a good quality yarn?
Does Perfectly Knotty teach knitting and crochet or have get togethers?
Well, the sad thing is that due to covid-19, no, right now Perfectly Knotty is not offering in-person knitting or crochet lessons or classes, or in-person get togethers. The regulations for businesses for limited capacity, distancing and masks just make that too difficult right now. We tried a … [Read more...] about Does Perfectly Knotty teach knitting and crochet or have get togethers?