Exploring a natural color combination today. Mineral and laundered hues are catching my eye this summer. As I prepare to start the dye pots up in the backyard, I am searching for a few color combinations to try and achieve. In particular, I would like […]
Granny-chic florals are blossoming this summer With a return to lady-like dressing, 1940’s granny-chic floral tea dresses are popping up this season. Granny-chic florals are making an appearance in my wardrobe this summer. A tea-length hem falls below the knee and has always been my favorite […]
The weather is finally nice and this is my favorite place to knit! Today, I have to run a few errands, send off wool to a giveaway winner, and finally get to some backyard knitting! Please come join me! I need your help deciding the […]
If you are knitting your PussyHat in the round, you will need to do a 3 needle bind-off to seam the top of the hat. Watch this video to learn how to do the 3 Needle Bind-Off
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Fair Isle knitting or Colorwork? There is a difference. It is subtle, but there is a difference between Fair Isle and Colorwork knitting! Since I have received the huge collection of Alice Starmore Scottish Champion Shetland wool into my life, I need to learn how […]
5 Reasons why knitting can make a difference for Women’s Rights Consider knitting a Pussy Hat to help make a unique collective visual statement which will help activists to be better heard at The Women’s March on Washington D.C. on January 21, 2017. The more we […]
Peaceful knitting sounds like the perfect plan for the first 21 days of December! Please join me in Project Peace and knit a simple cowl with a cozy stitch pattern designed by Christina Campbell of The Healthy Knitter blog and knit up a little peace! Watch […]
Watch a video review of the Rutherford Hat Pattern a simple, reversible hat for everyone By Veronika Jobe Purchased at Tolt Yarn and Wool
Hi there, and welcome! My name is Joy Macdonell and I have been crafting my whole life and I want to share my learnings and experiences with you! This site contains my personal crafting experiences … some days it might be sewing, another day it might be paper crafting and in between will be my knitting. Thank you for the opportunity to share my personal views and opinions about my favorite hobbies with you. 
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