I’ve been travelling a lot lately, and I’ve found that I MUST have a lace project for every trip. Lace is so compact (easily fits in my carry on bag) and the complexity of the pattern (the degree of which I can choose in advance, knowing what kind of trip it will be…) keeps me interested for hours. I get an even more desperate feeling about not having lace on the needles than I do when I don’t have socks on the needles; it’s amazing how addicting lace knitting is. I’m currently knitting a lace s… Continue

They’re Here!!!! The straight needles are here!

These needles will bring Harmony to your life. They are not only wonderful to knit with, but just gorgeous to look at.

The Straight Harmony Needles will definitely become a part of my home décor and my knitting bag! The sets come in an elegant black jacquard case.

We offer both 10 “and 14” Straight needles in… Continue

The Knitter’s Book of Finishing Techniques

My little brother got me this book for Christmas a couple years ago, and it’s hands-down the one book in my knitting library that I reference the most. Whenever I have to graft a shoulder seam or create a stretchy bind off, I consult Nancie’s invaluable instructions. The book includes clear photos and illustrations, and I especially love that Nancie di… Continue

As a fellow roller derby girl, I’ve got to admit, I was excited about Toni Carr AKA Joan of Dark’s book, Knockdown Knits before I ever even got a copy in my hot little hands. But now that we’ve got it in stock and I’ve seen it in person, I’m head over heels for this new knitting title. The patterns are clear and easy to follow, there are tons of color photos of each project, and the projects are accompanied by photos of r… Continue

I love these Soft Ring Stitch Markers! They are the best I have found. I probably have 50 scattered in various nooks and crannies around my house and in the bottom of bags. (And because of their bright colors, I can easily find spot them when they’re hidden in these nooks and crannies.)

They’re great for many reasons, but what I like best is that they’re stretchy and versatile. If they are a l… Continue