“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.”
— Ovid
Hello there Reader!
This is The Yarnist. The newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Portland loves accessible playgrounds.
It’s time for a roundup after our little summer break! Here’s everything we’ve talked about over the past few weeks…
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What Knitters Said About Our Last Year’s Sock Weekend
Next week we're hosting a new Sock Knitting Weekend, focusing on the basics and beyond. If you haven't registered yet, here's what some of last year's attendees had to say.
“I loved seeing the parts of the sock separately. It really opened my eyes as to what each stitch was doing to build a fitted, functional, beautiful item.”
- Andrea Meshon
“I had never knit a sock. Knitting them scared me. I learned that I can knit them — there are no ‘wrong’ ways to knit them, just different ways.”
- Joanne Godin
“I learned that I want to try sock knitting again. Poor fit made me give up. I know ways to do it better now.”
- Priscilla Read
“I didn’t realize that there were so many different toes and heels out there!!!”
- Cindy Freckles
“Before this weekend, I was bored with knitting socks the one way I had learned. Now, I am dizzy with sock possibilities.”
- Karen Kushner
“This is blowing me away into another sock universe.”
- Jan Bond
“I dreamt about knitting socks last night!!”
- Alyssa Johnson
“New knitter here. Looking forward to making my first pair of socks! I’m no longer afraid of DPNs… I think!”
- Lisa Foronda Harper
“I learned a lot about materials and tools. I am not intimidated by trying to make socks now.”
- Lisa Ray
“I have been knitting socks since 1997, but I still learned some new tricks. Great lessons!”
- Bonita Thomas
Ok, so here's a new question for you Reader,
"What's the one project you've kept the longest, and why that one?"
Hit reply and share your answer with us.
We'll feature some of your answers in next weeks roundup.
I can't respond to everyone, but I do read them all! 😊
FREE KNITTING EVENT
Sock Knitting Weekend: Basics & Beyond
Take you sock knitting to the next level, or finally get started.
In just one weekend you'll go from confused to confident.
Knitspiration
Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about how to fix your ribbing, why there’s no single right way to knit, how to work slipped stitches, what to include in the perfect knitting bag, and more.
If you missed any of our recent newsletters here they are...
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🚑 Fix your ribbing with these knitting tips
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💡 Seeing the light: Best craft lamps for knitting
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🍌 Knitting Slipped Stitches & 5 Ways To Use Them
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👜 Putting Together the Perfect Knitting Bag
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🛟 How to save your knitting from disaster
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Deal of the Week
Summer Yarn Sale @ Knit Picks (20% Off)
Your stash isn't going to grow itself. KnitPicks is running a summer yarn sale, which means now's the time to stock up on those colorways you've been eyeing or finally try that new fiber you've been curious about. Your future self will thank you when fall project season hits and you're fully prepared.
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