by Carolyn Hanson I’m frequently asked, (1)What are you working on (2)What yarn is that (3)Where did you get the pattern. My hooks and needles are rarely idle. Looking ...
Category: Creative Corner – Knit & Crochet
CREATIVE CORNER: Finger Knitting with BIG Yarn
By Carolyn Hanson Do you love the large stitch blankets seen in Crate and Barrel or Pottery Barn, but don’t love the price tag? Easily solved and easy to ...
CREATIVE CORNER: Crocheting from a Chart: Tapestry Crochet
By Carolyn Hanson I’m hooked. If you have never tried Tapestry Crochet you are in for a delightful surprise. Tapestry crochet uses simple stitches to make intriguing designs and ...
CREATIVE CORNER: You’re the Boss of your Knitting: Variegated Yarns and the Pooling Effect
By Carolyn Hanson If you have ever knitted a random project with variegated yarn, you have experienced the unfortunate situation where instead of the colors spreading out they begin ...
CREATIVE CORNER: Winter is a Great Time for a Hygge Hobby
Winter is here. I love the 4 seasons. Yet, after the holidays and the first snow, the joy is gone and I’m ready for Spring. Really ready. Since ...
CREATIVE CORNER: The Connections Scarf
The Connections Scarf – by Carolyn Hanson I first met Robin in a knitting class. I was the teacher; she, the student. Robin and a group of friends were ...
CREATIVE CORNER: Let’s Paint!
by Carolyn Hanson Remember Paint by Numbers? I loved those kits as a child. Well, they exist for adult artists, too, and they are fabulous! Today your choices go ...
CREATIVE CORNER: TOP 4 KNITTING TRENDS FOR 2021
By Carolyn Hanson Well, here we sit. Going almost nowhere, yet we are keeping our hands busy and creative juices flowing. Thank goodness! So what is everyone working on? ...
CREATIVE CORNER: Knit and Crochet in a Different Direction
By Carolyn Hanson Most projects are worked vertically; top-down or bottom-up. What is the difference when a project is worked side-to-side? Sweaters can be made in several directions. Bottom-up ...
CREATIVE CORNER: A Year of Garlands
Garlands are decorative wreaths of leaves, flowers, or other materials. They are not necessarily circular but can be long chains. Like wreaths, they have undergone a transformation for decoration ...