I have been happily winding yarn on my new ball winder, turning tight wads of hand-wound yarn into exquisite looking spools of joy. But there was still something missing from the process: the swift. D… more →
Peaceful Knittersajbat wrote 3 weeks ago: Not for the kids, for me! I’d been wanting to get a swift and ball winder for some time now, a … more →
pinkcowgirl wrote 1 month ago: Not so much a new soul, but a new format….so….welcome to the new and improved blog!!!!!! … more →
sammie wrote 2 months ago: The title sounds like I’m finished with being happy – but, actually, I’m very happ … more →
lacepetticoat wrote 2 months ago: I’ve discovered an alternative to yarn shopping. It’s called, Getting Your Stash Out To … more →
Dee wrote 3 months ago: Two years ago at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, I purchased a large capacity ball winder. Th … more →
barefootrooster wrote 5 months ago: I have a theory about WIPs and startitis, and it goes something like this: without a swift and ball … more →
knittingknewbie wrote 5 months ago: My focus is, to put it mildly, not so good. I believe it was Wednesday when I said I’d do my b … more →
jesshagman wrote 8 months ago: I bought a ball winder last week. Not a strictly necessary purchase for a knitter, but it sure is ha … more →
apocaknits wrote 8 months ago: I guess birthdays are supposed to get lamer as you get older, so I’m not looking forward to al … more →
Tara wrote 8 months ago: Okay, at first I thought I was going crazy. But then I greased that baby up and it got better- but … more →
SpinningLizzy wrote 10 months ago: Up until a week ago, I have been winding all yarn by hand with a nØstepinde. Notice the rubber bands … more →
homeofhearts wrote 1 year ago: For the last two days I have been receiving wonderful packages in the mail. First, I received a lov … more →
essiewb wrote 1 year ago: Nah, na-na, nah, nah, I’ve got a new ball winder. And it’s red. To be honest, when I s … more →
Rebekah wrote 1 year ago: A wonderful big box arrived! My aunt and I got a ball winder and six new colors of dyes! I’m s … more →
kaitharshayr wrote 1 year ago: Wow am I lazy, I’ve been meaning to make a post for days and I keep getting distracted, by Uni … more →
Anna-Liza wrote 1 year ago: Hi, Anna-Liza here. A good friend has loaned me her swift, ball winder, and yardage meter for an ind … more →
Anna-Liza wrote 1 year ago: Hi, Anna-Liza here. Boy, it’s nice to have Lyda back after her temporary semi-silence! (How … more →
redknitter wrote 1 year ago: I absolutely adore my coworkers at the lys. They are such sweet people and are a joy to work with. I … more →
jinniver wrote 1 year ago: I am a relatively handy person, beyond knowing which end of the hammer is the right one. For my birt … more →