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
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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
I didn’t always feel welcome in yarns shops
When I was a kid, learning to crochet, then knit, I used to save up my chore money to buy my Red Heart Acrylic Worsted (commonly known now as Red Heart Super Saver, or RHSS) at our local Safeway grocery store! I remember later buying it at Fred Meyer, and JCPenny too! When box craft stores … [Read more...] about I didn’t always feel welcome in yarns shops
Knit or Crochet Something Wearable
What's the point of investing your time, talent, effort and yarn to crochet or knit something that is going to sit in a pile or drawer!? This is just a quick look at real hand stitched items being used by me, "in the wild"! I designed this Lace Wings Tunic with Hempathy ... Honestly it … [Read more...] about Knit or Crochet Something Wearable
Christmas 2020 Shop Update
It's Christmas break, and I'm spending some extra time with my husband, the fabulous JQ. The shop space is almost cleaned out, but Google Maps is NOT updated yet! At home we have the sweetest Christmas Tree, with roots, in a pot! Just like when I was a kid <3 It makes me HAPPY! Still lots … [Read more...] about Christmas 2020 Shop Update
What’s in Store for Perfectly Knotty as we wrap up 2020
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