Very Cool Websites Recently, Amazon rejected my Amazon Associates account because “we have not yet received qualified sales activities from your account”. Real nice, Amazon, real nice. Also, recently I had a lovely lady find my website and add it to her website (https://craftygardener.ca/) in a list of places she liked to visit. So, I …
Master Knitting Program (part 3) My Master’s binder was returned to me, with comments, June 1st – just as summer was getting started. I’d like to say I take summers off or go on vacation or something, but actually summer is really busy for me so I usually don’t have a lot of time for …
Ever Been to a Trading Post? Have you ever been to a trading post. Unless I was in one as a child (which I don’t remember if that is the case) than I have never been – until today! I often drive by them and always say “I should stop in there someday” but never …
Well, Summer’s Kinda Over I hope everyone had a great summer. So many people are heading back to school or back to work but I’ve been super busy all summer. I’m self employed and I seem to have way more to do in the summertime and I never seem to get everything done that I …
BOOK REVIEW “Knit Fold Pleat Repeat” by Norah Gaughan Price (at time of review): $29.99 – on sale for $23.86 or 20% off (on Knit Picks), Amazon (hardcover): $37.99 Text Copyright 2022 Norah GaughanPhotographs Copyright 2022 Caroline GoddardAbrams Books 224 pages, 36 patterns, plus variations I haven’t purchased any knitting books in years so when …
Master Knitting Program (part 2) So as I mentioned in a previous post – What have I gotten myself into? Many years ago I considered doing the Master Knitting Program from TKGA because I had a friend who owned a LYS and she was doing it. At the time I didn’t have the money to …
My Pinwheel Dishcloth Obsession When I started knitting in earnest, I loved trying new patterns and fibres but at the same time I still loved knitting something “simple” so I could just relax and not have to think too hard about it. Because of that I have always made dishcloths. In particular the “Grandma’s Favorite …
How to Care for Knitwear Whether you purchase a knitwear item, make it yourself or someone makes it for you, there are many, many hours of work involved in knitting. Many knitted items become family heirlooms and you will want to keep them in their best condition. In this blog I will discuss how best …
Weird Tips for Better Knitting I know there are lots of videos and blogs with tips for knitting. I’ve watched and read a lot of them, I’ve learned a lot and definitely suggest watching and reading all you can if you are serious about knitting (or any craft for that matter). The thing is most …
Knitting Injuries and How Uncool That Sounds Well, I’ve gone and done it. I’ve knit too hard and gone and injured myself. I just had to go and finish that one project without taking time out to stretch. I didn’t listen to my own advice and now I’m typing this one handed because my right …