Stories

Léttlopi is Coming!

Great news! I've placed an inventory order for Istex yarn so now you'll be able to buy Léttlopi from me! Léttlopi is an Aran weight 100% Icelandic wool yarn that...

NYC Knits

I recently visited New York City as a chaperone for my child's chorus trip. Inspired by the Big Apple, I found a few patterns that draw their inspiration from this...

Sock Basics

One of the most common knitting projects is a pair of socks. The really cool thing about socks is that their construction is very formulaic. Each part has a specific...

The Shop Is Open!

I've done it! I've opened my own little shop on the internet. As I've mentioned before that I miss the yarn in Finland. Beautiful bright colored, thicker weight wool and...

Hol(e)y Socks

I recently tried my hand at darning my socks. These are my favorite pair, and it’s one of the first pairs I knit when I really got into knitting a...

The Cost of A Sweater

The main expense in your knitted projects is always going to be the yarn. Sure, needles can cost a pretty penny, but they can be used over and over again,...