Things that are helpful for work productivity: 1. Getting to work before anyone else, when it's quieter and there aren't any interruptions. 2. Making a list of 3 things you want to get done before 11 am and knocking those out…
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Stretching Exercises for Knitters and Crocheters
Have you ever found yourself a little sore in the hands, neck, shoulders or arms, after a long session of knitting or crocheting? I usually feel it in my hands, and have often wished that I had access to a…
How to Do a Gauge Swatch
Does gauge matter? Last week, I shared a post with 12 different sized swatches, knit with the same needles and yarn, but with 12 different pairs of hands. It's amazing how much gauge can differ from one person to the…
Does Gauge Matter?
People joke about gauge swatches (in fact, I've seen a button that says "Swatching is for sissies!"), but let's talk about it. Does gauge really matter? Do you need to do a gauge swatch with each new project? The answer…