by Cassy | Jan 9, 2016 | Review
The wonderful folks at One Peace Books sent me a copy of American Spun: 20 Classic Project Exploring Homegrown Yarn to review a little while ago, and I’ve finally had some time to peruse this copy. The book is written by Anna Sudo and it retails for $19.95. ...
by Cassy | Nov 30, 2014 | Review, Yarn
Earlier this month some lovely folks at Blacker Yarns sent me some yarns to try in celebration of Wovember. I wanted to swatch these and post sooner, but I got caught up in my NaKniSweMo sweater goals and then the holiday. I finally got a chance to swatch the yarns...
by Cassy | Sep 7, 2014 | Finished object, knitalong, Knitting challenge, Review
I’m pretty thrilled with my SSKAL 2014 project, Coda. The sweater is a lovely Brooklyn Tweed pattern, by the talented Olga Buraya-Kefelian. The yarn is Cascade 220 (one of my all time favorite workhorse wool yarns) in Summer Sky, an apt name for a summer...
by Cassy | Aug 17, 2014 | Review, Yarn
Recently the folks at Wool and the Gang asked me if I wanted to try some yarn and blog about it. I happily accepted the offer. I hadn’t heard of the company yet, but they sell clothing too and if you find an item you like you have the option to buy or knit it...
by Cassy | Jan 24, 2014 | Knitting, Review, Tips, WIP
I’m really excited about my new dress form. It arrived early this week and I set it up immediately. It’s from The Shop Company. I wanted one that was fairly size specific and closest to my measurements, so I chose one of the pinnable professional forms....
by Cassy | Oct 16, 2013 | Knitting, Knitting challenge, Review
I lost it a little bit on Monday night when I realized that my biggest secret project (Ravelry members only link since the recipient isn’t a Raveler) looked too small. I swatched, and even blocked my swatch, but it was nagging at me. When I measured the center...
