I love hats with flowers, maybe not on me, but a flower just sets off a hat, makes it so much more stylish! I love flowers, and it is Spring, so thought I would share my Flowers, Flowers, Flowers Pinterest Board. On it you will find crocheted, knitted, fiber, and felted flowers, some with instructions and … Read more
Seed stitch, also known as moss stitch, is a basic texture stitch. It is made up of alternating knit and purl stitches.
The fabric is firm, does not curl, and looks the same on both sides. It is ideal for small knits, scarves, cowls, mittens, gloves, and knits up into super cute baby items! This is a stitch you will want to learn!
Been wanting to come to a class, but your schedule never coincides with mine? Or you’ve come to a beginner’s class and now you’re ready for more? Perhaps a private lesson is in order. Some people learn easier one-on-one. Schedule the day and time that works best for you. An hour lesson is just $20 … Read more
I love how this scarf turned out! The yarn I used is 100% alpaca so of course it is soft and lovely! This yarn is hand-dyed. The color is Academy Blue, one of the nine beautiful shades in the Swizzle line from The Alpaca Yarn Company available at Alpaca Meadows. The pattern is by Christine Vogel of … Read more
Featuring an elongated pattern stitch, this easy lace shawl is a fun accessory for those cooler spring days that surely lie just ahead. Adapted from a pattern by the Berroco Design Team, I’ve used our 100% alpaca Paca Paints Yarn and this shawl turned out lovely! The color I chose is called Spiked Punch. SKILL … Read more
Inspired by Ashley Martineau’s pattern and free video, I’ve created this cowl out of my own hand spun Suri Art Yarn. Though the bulky, very textured yarn is a bit of a challenge, the results were well worth it! NEEDLE Circular 16″ Needles US Size 15 – 10.0 mm MATERIALS 50 Yards of Hand Spun Suri … Read more
In the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day I’ve made a few items out of the colorway Group of Greens – Snuggle Yarn by The Alpaca Yarn Company. There are two FREE patterns, one a crochet pattern and the other a knit pattern.
I wish I would have written down how much yarn it took to make that … Resolved to get better at keeping records, I’m adding this post to my blog for your reference and mine! Using the formula from my previous post on Figuring the Yardage Used in A Finished Project, I have come up with … Read more
How do you figure the yardage used in a finished crocheted or knit project, you ask? Well I think I’ve finally figured out how to figure this out. If you have the label of the yarn that was used, you can find the weight of the skein and how many yards are on the skein. … Read more
Learning to knit can be a bit overwhelming, but once you’ve learned it can be very enjoyable, calming your mind while your hands stay busy. What you will need is some yarn, a couple of knitting needles, a pair of scissors, and a tapestry or yarn needle. As you progress with your knitting you may want to add to your list of supplies, some extras, some fun tools to make knitting more fun, and sometimes easier too. Take a look at 17 Things Every Knitter Needs.
One of the pleasures of knitting is working with beautiful yarn textures and colors. That being said, choosing which yarn to use can be puzzling. Of course, I’m partial to Alpaca Yarn because it is so soft and such a pleasure to work with, and we do raise alpacas. We have our very own Farm Yarn made from the fiber of our own alpacas, though with our small farm, the amount is limited and we sell out quickly. For that reason we also carry yarn from The Alpaca Yarn Company from Fingering Weight to Bulky. It is important to choose the right yarn for your knitting project. This E-guide on How to Choose and Use the Right Yarn Every Time is a very helpful resource and so is Top 10 Yarn Questions.
Or take it a step further with a Craftsy Online Class by Clara Parkes called Know Your Yarn: Choose the Perfect Yarn Every Time. The description of this class is as follows: “Join acclaimed author Clara Parkes for comprehensive guidance on identifying and choosing the yarn you need for the project you want! Find out the meaning of fiber terms such as staple, crimp, luster, and micron. Then, discover the benefits and challenges of fiber from sheep, alpaca, goats, rabbits, and other animals. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of plant fibers: cotton, linen, hemp, and bamboo. Explore the strengths and weaknesses of different silks, as well as for synthetic fibers. Clara will even demystify the different types of twist and why they matter. Finally, get tips for identifying mystery stash yarns, evaluating yarn from your local shop, and much more. Match the right yarn to the right pattern with confidence and create projects you’re thrilled with every time!”
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