The Yarnist

Where there are bees there are flowers,and wherever there are flowers there is new life and hope.” Christy Lefteri In today’s email Knitspiration: Knitting with hexagonal needles Stitchionary: A brioche stitch for honeybees Pattern Pick: This lattice wrap has two different sides PLUS: High fiber...

Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions,never know too much to learn something new.” Augustine Og Mandino In today’s email: Knitspiration: Have you mastered these advanced knitting stitches? Stitchionary: A stitch with a million names Pattern Pick: This baby blanket is...

A knitter only appears to be knitting yarn. Also being knitted arewinks, mischief, sighs, fragrant possibilities, and wild dreams” Dr. SunWolf In today’s email Knitspiration: The lasting legacy of Barbara G. Walker Stitchionary: A stitch where things get a little crossed Pattern Pick: This afghan...

The true mystery of the world is the visible, not the invisible.” Oscar Wilde In today’s email Knitspiration: 5 MORE knitting mystery book series Stitchionary: A cable that's as cozy as it gets Pattern Pick: This sweater was made famous by Captain America PLUS: Knitting behind bars, let's...

It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving” Mother Teresa In today’s email: Knitspiration: Thinking about who we're knitting for Stitchionary: A different slant on seed stitch Pattern Pick: This baby blanket has some bold stripes PLUS: Knitting with black yarn, a spark in...

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Thomas Edison In today’s email: Knitspiration: Looking a sport weight yarn Stitchionary: A colorful stitch for bees Pattern Pick: This mosaic cowl is a little shifty PLUS: Like a real Dutchman, baby...

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity.The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty." Winston Churchill In today’s email: Knitspiration: 5 great poncho patterns for cool summer nights Stitchionary: A way to fancy up your edges Pattern Pick: This simple poncho is a little on the...

Your future depends on what you do today." Mahatma Gandhi In today’s email: Knitspiration: Things I wish I knew when I started knitting Stitchionary: A cast on I should have learned first Pattern Pick: This bulky hat is perfect for beginners PLUS: Getting addicted, startin' somethin', and...