Book Reviews
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 …
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 …
Want to learn a new/old craft. Then, this is a great resource book for you. This book is full of excellent tutorials and 13 …
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, …
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 …
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
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 …
Christmas Stockings are a family tradition. Now is the time to crochet stockings for your family.
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 …
Crochet abbreviations and terms have you confused? Keep this reference list handy.
Abandoned knitting AKA abandoned ufos, is prevalent at my home. How about yours? Abandoned knitting projects are called UnFinished Objects or UFOs, and projects you …
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.
Knitting Tips
Abandoned knitting AKA abandoned ufos, is prevalent at my home. How about yours? Abandoned knitting projects are called UnFinished Objects or UFOs, and projects you …
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 …
Rigid Heddle Articles
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.
Rigid Heddle patterns that will help you increase your weaving skills while creating beautiful garments and accessories for you and your home.
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.
Small Loom Weaving
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 …
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. …
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
What’s for Dinner? This cabbage and polish sausage dinner is a deliciously low carb one-pan dinner. It is definitely keto-friendly.
This sausage soup with peppers and spinach falls into my category of comfort food. Serve this keto-friendly soup for an appetizer or lunch.
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 …
Chicken Drumsticks rubbed with olive oil and special seasonings and baked to perfection are keto-friendly, economical, and delicious.
Homemade chicken stock is super simple to make and is so nutritious and flavorful. Don’t throw that chicken carcass away, make stock!.
Recipes
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!.
Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese for two is a quick and protein-rich breakfast. For more flavor, add ham or bacon.
This sausage soup with peppers and spinach falls into my category of comfort food. Serve this keto-friendly soup for an appetizer or lunch.
Enjoy the aroma of your own white sandwich bread baking. With this easy recipe and your machine, you can enjoy your own home-baked sandwich …
This creamy, custard-like rice pudding is so delicious and easy to make, it just might become your new favorite dessert.