Looking Ahead
Today I want to share with you some of my thoughts on where Knitting Companion will go this year. What can (and should) you expect from this site as the year progresses? How am I hoping to better support you in your fiber journey?
Stanwood Yarn Ball Winder
If you wind more than 5 skeins/month, I strongly advise you to get a ball winder, and this ball winder is a solid place to start.
The Great Week of Finishing
I would do almost anything to avoid finishing steps, except that I love how the yarn and the project blooms as it is properly treated. Enter the Week of Finishing.
Stanwood Umbrella Yarn Swift
If you typically wind more than three hanks per month, you should be strongly considering a swift, and this is great way to enter the market. I would strongly recommend this yarn swift to anyone considering a purchase, especially if you are currently using a manual method (like a chair or your partner) to hold your hanks while you wind.
A Very Knitterly Christmas
I was astonished and delighted to find all sorts of knitterly items waiting under the tree for me this year! My dear Companions, we shall have reviews coming easily for the foreseeable future!
The Della Que Grand Circular Needle Case Holder
This circular needle case is pricey; $78 is nothing to sneeze at. However, I have regained my ability to effectively organize all my circular needles, which I am grateful for, and I have not accidentally re-purchased a duplicate size since I organized my needles. I consider this case a good value for the dedicated knitter who tends to hoard needles and needs a way to easily and nicely organize them. DellaQ makes this case a delight to use, especially with the usage of fun colors and fabrics.
Enjoying the Season
I posted a few weeks ago that I had decided against doing any Christmas knitting this year. I’m here to update you on my experiences with it, and I’m delighted to share that I am deeply enjoying my holiday season. Avoiding last minute gift knitting is a tremendous help.
Boye Row Counter
Boye row counters are a good option for the novice, budget-conscious knitter. They can get a bit heavy on the ends of your needles, and care must be taken to avoid accidentally jogging the counters.
The Year of the Sweater
As 2015 starts to come to a close, I find myself – like many people – looking ahead to 2016. I’ve been going through Ravelry and Pinterest, and I realized that I am most attracted to sweaters right now. I’m in a sweater kind of mood, even...
Clover Bamboo Circular Needles
Clover circular needles are generally my go-to needles for most projects. I love how warm they feel in my hands, and yarn typically slides right over them. Their blunt tip is perfect for most projects, as they won’t split plys.