Why do you knit?

Given that few of us need to knit for basic survival anymore, why are we so passionate about it? What is it about art, beauty, working with our hands that is so compelling? Here are a couple of my musings on the subject and after you watch them I hope you’ll share your reasons in the comments. What does handcraft in general and knitting, specifically, mean to you? Continue reading “Why do you knit?”

The Nature of Knitted Fabric

Just as computer programmers use 1s and 0s to create a vast variety of programs, we knitters use the humble knits and purls to create thousands of fabrics. They have very different qualities, these fabrics, and here are some observations about them. After all, you want to know as much as you can about what it is you are actually making. Because knitting takes time. And you want it to be well-spent. Save yourself some heartache and watch these. Continue reading “The Nature of Knitted Fabric”