Knit, Blog & Be Happy!

In October, I wrote a little piece in the while we are knitting section on becoming a confident knitter and thought it would be a great blog post. This idea started when a friend asked me how long it took to become a good knitter.  I am not a fan of the word "good," so how about we become confident knitters? While one can always improve, strong knitting skills are like everything; what you put in, you get out.  If you practice, allow yourself to make mistakes (that is hard for many people), and challenge yourself by learning new skills, your confidence will grow...

I like to start the new year organized, so I tidy up my knitting needles and notions at the start of the new year. When you are ready to cast on a new project, there is nothing worse than searching through a tangle of needles to find the size you need.  Read on if your knitting needles look like this:   Let's solve that problem! First, I go through my bags and projects and collect any needles that are not in use.  I give them a little clean (see my blog post called "A Fresh Start to 2021") and sort each...

After quite the busy holiday season, we're picking up our needles and turning to our ravelry queues to partake in some much needed self-care. I asked the team to send along their must-makes for the new year. Koryn: One of my favorite things to knit for myself are v-neck sweaters. Such a classic wardrobe staple! The Evermore Sweater by Caidree is at the top of my list. I love the slightly oversized look but it's the finishing details that really drew me in!  A pretty lace pattern runs along the sleeves and around the bottom hem while the collar and cuffs are tidy with i-cords. So...

Dear readers, we've got a nifty little tip to share with you.  Did you know you can shop directly from the Shop app?  It's true!  Our website integrates with the easy-to-use app. Order yarn, kits, notions, accessories—if it's on monarchknitting.com, it's in the Shop app!   So, what is this app?  Available on iOS (iPhone) and Android, the Shop app makes it easy to find and track the things you love, like yarn!  For example, if you have the app installed, you can easily track your Monarch packages purchased through our website.  In addition, since our website tooling is of the same service, it allows...

Two years ago, I decided to feature a curated box for our Monarch Knitting clients. We are heading into our third year with a slight tweak to the box. Instead of featuring a large, more expensive box, the Curated Season Box will be a bit smaller and at a better price.  Why in heaven's name do I do these boxes? The simple answer is: I enjoy taking the time to select the perfect items for each box. My mantra for each product is, would I want to receive and use this? Would I feel good about gifting it to another crafter...