When I first started listening to the Knit 1, Geek 2 podcast I immediately felt as though I had found my people. This podcast is a wonderful blend of discussion regarding knitting, geek culture, gaming, movies and television. The hosts, Karen and Maggie, are both funny and also welcoming. They use the f-word liberally. It’s like sitting down with friends you didn’t know you had. I love to knit (if you didn’t already know), and … Continue reading Podcast Review: Knit 1, Geek 2 →
It’s time for the winter edition of Stuff You Should be Knitting. Here in Wisconsin it’s miserably cold (like -25 with the wind chill), so I’m all about warm, bulky projects. The best part? All these patterns are free! Let’s start off with the Pussy Hat–a pattern that’s gone viral among the knitting community. The Pussy Hat is a pink, cat-eared hat that many women participating in the Women’s March on Washington DC will be … Continue reading Stuff You Should Be Knitting →
In addition to his duties as chief cat wrangler and household chef, Mr Elyse works a day job as a barista. With winter imminent he asked me if I would make him a cowl or scarf to keep him warm when he worked the drive through window. As this presented an opportunity to buy new yarn, I of course said yes. (Side note: yes, this means my husband makes one badass caramel latte, ladies and gentlemen. … Continue reading Knitting Pattern: The Barista Cowl →
It’s time for another giveaway, this one for all the happy hookers out there–our crochet friends! This giveaway includes: A Crochet or Die tote bag by Spirit West Designs. The bag is 100% canvas cotton and measures 15″ X 19.” Yarn! From another one of my favorite indie dyers, this is Dyeabolical Yarns Very Starry Night: Isn’t it gorgeous? The yarn is somewhere between DK and sport weight and comes in at 270 yards. It … Continue reading Summer Crochet Giveaway →
Summertime is the perfect time for crafting. Knitting might seem like a cold-weather hobby what with all the mittens, hats, and scarves, but as the resident Stitchy Bitch here, I can tell you that we knitters work on projects year round and sometimes in unlikely places. I’m a big fan of beach knitting, myself. To celebrate our crafty readers we’ll be doing three giveaways this summer, each featuring a different creative hobby. The theme for … Continue reading Summer Knitting Giveaway →
