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"Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing them." – Rabindranath Tagore Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Chef Amaury Guichon loves giant croissants. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration ↕️ Up or Down? Which Sweater Construction is Best?...

“If you've got nothing to dance about, find a reason to sing.” ― Melody Carstairs Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Lauren Paley loves singing in stairwells. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 🧵 Linen: An ancient, forgotten fiber The world of yarn can be broken up into...

“A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.” ― Andy Weir, Author of Project Hail Mary Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Rocky loves Adrien. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 🪨 Why is this sweater breaking the internet, question? Project Hail Mary is the...

"We grow fearless by walking into our fears." – Robin Sharma Hello there Reader! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way bugs love lights. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 😰 What makes you a Fearless Knitter? A while back I did a talk on what it means to be a Fearless Knitter. During a followup Q&A,...

“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way we love weather person bloopers. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 📚 7 Books to Level Up Your Sweater Knitting Skills In my...

“We generate fears while we sit. We overcome them by action. Fear is nature’s way of warning us to get busy.” – Dr. Henry Link Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Insider Food loves desserts. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 👂🏼 5 Colorwork Knitting Techniques You've...

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." – George Bernard Shaw Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Rhett and Link love Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 👵🏻 Acrylic: Not Your Grandma's Yarn Anymore It was not that...

“You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Mr. Doodle loves to doodle on everything. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 🧣 5 Sophie Scarf Pattern Alternatives In my 15 years as a professional knitter I'm not...

"Perfectionists are their own devils." – Jack Kirby Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Bowser loves Peaches. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 🙅🏼♀️ You don't need a knitting pattern A couple years ago I was invited to do a presentation at the Knit Your Wardrobe summit....