theknottingwayJan 3, 20222 min readAnn's MusingsReflection, Renewal, and Goal MakingJanuary is a time for reflection, renewal, and goal making. While I did not meet all of my goals for 2021, I certainly gave each one...
theknottingwayDec 5, 20213 min readKnitting FunMy Favorite Knitting NotionsDecember is here once again. For the past year I have been learning about lots of different colorwork techniques (see this , this , this...
theknottingwayOct 4, 20213 min readHow to Knit(Not so) Scary SteekingThe first time I heard of steeking it sent a thrill of panic through my body. You want me to CUT my knitting! This seemed completely...
theknottingwayAug 9, 20211 min readAnn's MusingsAs Summer Sails By...I can’t believe that it’s already August! I know I haven’t posted in a while, I’m so sorry about that! Over the last few weeks, we’ve...
theknottingwayApr 5, 20213 min readHow to KnitPainting with Yarn: IntarsiaFor years I wondered how knitters created large colorful pictures in their knitting without needing to manage long yarn floats. I finally...
theknottingwayMar 1, 20212 min readHow to KnitWhat is Mosaic Knitting?When I hear the word colorwork, I immediately think about the popular Fair Isle and stranded colorwork techniques, which I tried last...
theknottingwayJan 31, 20212 min readHow to KnitKnitting Swaths of Rainbows: ColorworkSwaths of rainbows, that’s what all of these new hats feel like to me. I’ve always admired the intricate color combinations and the...