Winding yarn can be tricky if you've never purchased yarn in a hank form. And, it can also be a time-consuming endeavor, even if you are...

Living along the Great Lakes means that we are no strangers to unpredictable weather trends and springs that vacillate between cold...

Attribution and crediting designers, photographs, yarn dyers, and a number of readily available internet footage is a bit of a...

A few minutes ago I learned of the passing of one of the greatest mentors I have ever had the fortune to know and work with: Dr. Heidi...

Some of you have already experienced the fun of LYS (Local Yarn Store) Day in the past. Others of you may only be hearing about LYS Day...

As many of you know, my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early February. Since then, she has endured several hospital stays...

One of the questions that people often ask me revolves around the ordering and shipments of yarn, many of them assuming that I receive...

This week's blog is a little different and doesn't have much (or any) to do with yarn. Rather, I want to write about my amazing parents...

About a year ago, I was researching fiber-based holidays when I discovered that March was National Crochet Month. Founded by the Crochet...

In the nineteenth century, New England textile mills recruited young daughters of farmers as workers. These women were generally between...

Last weekend, Casapinka designed the beautiful Ripples Make Waves hat--a free Ravelry pattern download--in support of the people of...

First, I want to thank so many of you for your support and kindness. As many of you already know, a member of my household received a...

As we head towards March, many find themselves growing more and more antsy as we wait for the beginning of spring, especially as the snow...

Thanks to a dear friend who donated them, Habetrot's Wheel will be holding TWO gift certificate giveaways! LUCK OF THE IRISH GIFT...

Yes, I know; thinking about spring and summer events is probably not on your radar. Honestly? Not really on mine, either, because I'm all...

Never has using craft as a tool for controlling anxiety been so paramount in my life. I think I've shared with all of you before that...

The history of fiber and fabric arts in the United States is inextricably linked to Black history and particularly the history of slavery...

The start of February marks the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It's also the traditional celebration...

Have you seen the info regarding Berroco's February Sock Hop? Berroco Yarn is hosting a virtual Make-along throughout the month of...

I crave challenge. And while I do meditate, I don't typically enjoy meditative craft projects for very long with the exception of...