I'm sure you've noticed that styles of clothes, shoes, hair styles and knitting/crocheting patterns come in and out of fashion. Granny squares have made a big comeback. They are not the granny squares our "grannies" made. The yarn is nicer, the colors are nicer, and the overall style of clothing, accessories, or blankets you can… Continue reading Everything Old Is New Again
Author: knitty113
I’m an avid knitter and recently have started crocheting again. I work at The Fiber Loft, in Harvard, MA. When not knitting or crocheting I’m…oh wait I’m always knitting or crocheting!
All Things Crochet
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I do a little crochet. And up until this past fall, it was very little crochet. However, all of a sudden, crochet is my new craft passion. I was lucky enough to take a class here at the store with Harry, our resident crochet instructor. This colorwork class… Continue reading All Things Crochet
It’s Here!!!
We’ve been sitting on this news for a few weeks and finally I can share it. WE ARE NOW CARRYING BROOKLYN TWEED. This is an American Wool. The Quarry is sheep sourced in Johnson County WY, spun in Harrisville NH, and dyed in Philadelphia PA. The imbue is sheep sourced in Nevada and Utah, spun in Nazareth, PA,… Continue reading It’s Here!!!
Knitting Through The Year
As I thought about "knitting through the year," I was reminded of Elizabeth Zimmerman's Knitter's Almanac book, my recommendation book this week. In this book, she gave recommendations of what to knit month-to-month. January begins with an Aran sweater. February is a baby sweater. The month of May is for mittens. Etc. she was a very… Continue reading Knitting Through The Year
Knitting for Mental Health
I've seen lots of blogs and emails regarding knitting for your mental health. This has become very popular when Covid hit and we were all locked in trying to figure things out. Anxiety levels were high and we needed something to do that could help us decompress. Knitting has been proven to bring down blood pressure and calm… Continue reading Knitting for Mental Health
Snowstorm Knitting
As I write Wednesday's blog, I am inundated with news of an upcoming snowstorm on Sunday, and another on Wednesday. We could get as much as 6-8 inches with the first storm. I don’t know about you; I’ve been smelling snow for days. Snow makes me happy and excited. Growing up, my neighborhood was full of kids. I am… Continue reading Snowstorm Knitting
Welcome to 2024!
So, tell me your crafting New Year Resolutions. Do you plan on organizing your yarn/fiber stash? Do you plan on finishing your UFO's? Do you want to learn a new skill within your craft? For me, it's all of the above. I always think about starting the year off with choosing a new organization method for yarn, needles, spinning, and… Continue reading Welcome to 2024!
Christmas Cast On
On behalf of us here at The Fiber Loft, I want to thank you all for your kind and generous donations. It was amazing to see all the creative knit and crochet things you donated to keep those in need warm through this cold winter season. Crafters are always making and giving out of kindness… Continue reading Christmas Cast On
Count down is on!
Keep those crafts going! We are almost in the home stretch. I'm hoping you are all finding time to relax and enjoy this time of year, even though most of us are a bit crazed due to the holidays. I love conversations with my husband this time of year. He checks in and asks, "Are… Continue reading Count down is on!
Happy Holiday Crafting!
How are you all doing? Knitting needles flying? Crochet hooks hooking? Weaving shuttles sliding? Felting needles felting? And Five Golden Rings!!!! Anyone in panic mode yet? With Hanukkah this week, and Christmas just a few weeks away, I always get the idea that I can accomplish anything this month. Then reality sets in and I… Continue reading Happy Holiday Crafting!