Book Reviews
Are you ready for the next step in Loom Knitting? Want to spice up your hats, scarves, bags, and more? Then, this is the Loom …
June Hemmons Hiatt’s The Principles of Knitting is 712 pages of extensive reading on all aspects of hand knitting. The publisher describes it as, …
Many knitters fear sock knitting. To me, sock knitting is fun and magical. The magical part happens when I am turning a heel.
I am …
Ten carefree stylish designs perfect for summer are in this book.
Tapestry weaving can be as colorful and fun as you want to make it. You will learn basic and advanced tapestry techniques.
The handmade looms are easy to make with materials you can find around the home, such as cardboard, paper, pins, wood, and nails. Perfect for …
Crochet Tips
Crochet abbreviations and terms have you confused? Keep this reference list handy.
Christmas Stockings are a family tradition. Now is the time to crochet stockings for your family.
No, yarn weight isn’t referring to how much a ball, skein, or hank weighs. In this case, yarn weight refers to the thickness of the …
Do you lose track of your rows when you knit or crochet? Then, this free Tracker Sheet for Knit or Crochet is what you need.
Swatch your work if you want your handcrafted item to fit. We all know we should knit a gauge square before we knit, but, often …
Knitting Tips
Many knitters fear sock knitting. To me, sock knitting is fun and magical. The magical part happens when I am turning a heel.
I am …
One + One: Scarves Shawls and Shrugs is by Iris Schreier, author of Modular Knits, Reversible Knits & Lacy Little Knits, teaches the knitter to …
Do you lose track of your rows when you knit or crochet? Then, this free Tracker Sheet for Knit or Crochet is what you need.
These seven knitted Christmas Stockings contain a variety of patterns, so there is something for everyone. Some simple ones ideal for beginning knitters, others you …
No, yarn weight isn’t referring to how much a ball, skein, or hank weighs. In this case, yarn weight refers to the thickness of the …
Best Knitting Reference Books is a listing of my go-to books. Some are small enough for my knitting bag. No matter how long a person …
Rigid Heddle Articles
Because the Ashford Sampleit rigid heddle loom is inexpensive and compact, it is an ideal first loom. I use one for quick projects …
Saturday Greetings #92 topics are crochet, quilting, beeswax candle, knitting, rigid heddle weaving, baked ravioli, and roast beef.
Rigid Heddle Weaving books are available to help you learn your new weaving art. This is a list of the books that I have found …
Rigid Heddle patterns that will help you increase your weaving skills while creating beautiful garments and accessories for you and your home.
The rigid heddle loom is compact and gives you the satisfaction of being able to weave beautiful scarves, mats, belts, dish towels, tapestries, and more. …
Buyer’s Guide to Rigid Heddle Looms outlines things you should consider before you buy a loom. Some features facilitate your weaving and others don’t.
Small Loom Weaving
Diagonal weaving utilizes the Continuous Strand Method – You create the warp and weave the weft as you go. Diagonal weaving creates a bias-woven fabric. …
The handmade looms are easy to make with materials you can find around the home, such as cardboard, paper, pins, wood, and nails. Perfect for …
Tapestry weaving can be as colorful and fun as you want to make it. You will learn basic and advanced tapestry techniques.
Tapestry weaving lets you be more free-form with your weaving or you can follow a cartoon.
The front cover states, “A Complete Guide to Mastering the …
Keto-Friendly Recipes
This creamed spinach can be a dip or a side dish. Pair this side dish with your favorite entree. Or, use it as …
This Pork and Broccoli Casserole will fool you. The mayonnaise and sour cream elevate this dish from being just another casserole and one you will …
Serve roasted chicken at your next Sunday gathering. We all love the convenience of store-bought rotisserie chicken. But, is it healthy?
Chicken Drumsticks rubbed with olive oil and special seasonings and baked to perfection are keto-friendly, economical, and delicious.
What’s for Dinner? This cabbage and polish sausage dinner is a deliciously low carb one-pan dinner. It is definitely keto-friendly.
Homemade chicken stock is super simple to make and is so nutritious and flavorful. Don’t throw that chicken carcass away, make stock!.
Recipes
We love homemade egg noodles. For years, I made them totally by hand. But, now I use my Cuisinart food processor and my Kitchenaide mixer with …
Pasta Fazool is an Italian soup with beans and pasta. Some cooks prepare it plain or with sausage. Since we had some leftover taco meat, …
Black tea is a wonderful beverage and has so many options for preparation. Explore these options and get a taste of what the world enjoys …
Skillet fried zucchini is a great recipe for all of that fast-growing zucchini.
Instant Pot Cabbage and Smoked Sausage is a quick and easy one-pot meal. The Instant Pot infuses the cabbage and carrots with the flavors of …
Hot or cold tea is a year-round beverage. From morning, noon, and night, tea is a staple in most homes. Additionally, tea can have a …