Ilga Leja’s Forest Pathways Knitalong

Mark your calendar for July 2nd when Ilga Leja begins her Forest Pathways knitalong.   If you haven't had the joy of knitting one of her patterns - you are in for a treat.   Ilga calls for Handmaiden's Casbah sock yarn - and we have a variety! She calls...

Boo Knits Lace Knitalong – Venus Rising

Mark your calendar for July 1st when Boo Knits begins her Venus Rising knitalong.   If you haven't had the joy of knitting one of her patterns - you are in for a treat.   The pattern is Venus Rising - and calls for 800 meters of lace weight, subtly...

Craft School: Learn to Cross Stitch

Many of you haven't cross stitched in forever, and/or you may have forgotten how awesome it is.   There are so many elegant, fun, and joy-filled projects to be created. On Friday, June 7th we have time set aside to get back in the groove with cross stitch....   We...

Craft School: Learn to Knit Socks

If you are new to socks or just want to continue to learn greater techniques we have set aside Friday to get you knitting.   AND we have a great new cotton/acrylic yarn that selfl-stripes in fruity funnest - in all six new colors!   Plus there is a great...

Lilydale Footies Knitalong

We are so excited about Spud & Chloe's new pattern - Lilydale Footies.   If you know me - you know how I love my Converse tennis shoes....   These are the perfect sock - in my mind - and combined with the Spud & Chloe Fine - wow! There...

Craft School: Introduction to Kumihimo Braid Making

If you haven't yet had a chance to see Kumihimo braids - you need to add this technique to your lexicon! These fantastic braids can be created in a variety of fibers (and have beads added) for so many things that we create here at The Tinsmith's Wife (e.g., bag...