Posts Tagged holiday knitting

Holiday Knitting Preview: Knit a Farm

Holiday Knitting Preview: Knit a Farm

Yes, it’s August, but far off in the distance lurk…the holidays. If you’re thinking of knitting or crocheting your presents this year, it’s time to get started. [We're not trying to make your summer more miserable; we're just reminding you about the slight panic you had last winter, when you had to pull three all-nighters … read more »

This week’s Knit Tip: Defend yourself from relatives with knitting needles

This week’s Knit Tip: Defend yourself from relatives with knitting needles

Thanksgiving is almost here, and a few words of advice from your knitting coach. Take your knitting needles with you to the family gathering! And take at least three kinds of projects: 1. Something with charts. Projects with charts look impressive. They are scary and they certainly require all of your attention. Do you get … read more »

Holiday Knitting Ideas: Part one

Holiday Knitting Ideas: Part one

I promise to post lots of holiday knitting ideas in the coming weeks. I know that I don’t have the time that I thought I would have for gift knitting, so I imagine others are in the same boat. Given the recent success with my father’s birthday socks, (yes, I knitted during the opera, even … read more »