I know that most people know this, but I wanted to put it here to make things clear and for something to share with others who don’t know or use to teach children the difference. Mitts only cover the hands. They don’t have fingers. Most don’t have thumbs, especially now, so that we can useContinue reading “Mitts, Mittens, Gloves”
Author Archives: Azariah Fibre Arts
A Day in the Life of a Yarn Pattern Designer
I absolutely LOVE being a yarn pattern designer! Many of the reasons I love it, most people roll their eyes at. Of course I love the creativity, most people get that but what I most enjoy is the process. Ripping and redoing and most likely ripping again and again.Another part of the process I enjoyContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Yarn Pattern Designer”
Crocheted Bow for My Sun Hat
I have this sun hat, and I’ve had it for a really long time. It was a $3 find at Wal-Mart. It sat on the dashboard of my truck for years, so that I’d have it wherever I needed it. Through the sun and everything it has survived.It went with me, folded in quarters, shoveContinue reading “Crocheted Bow for My Sun Hat”
“How do you find the time?”
Over the years I’ve had many people, mostly moms, ask me “How do you find the time?” to crochet or knit. My answer was usually “I just do.” While that wasn’t very helpful for them, it kept my sarcasm to a minimum. We find the time for the things that we want to do. IContinue reading ““How do you find the time?””
Swatch! Even it is “just” socks.
I was recently working on a sock design that required a different number of stitches than I usually work with for my socks. I learned this only after getting the sock made, from the cuff down, through the leg and went to divide for the heel and it wasn’t working the way that I wantedContinue reading “Swatch! Even it is “just” socks.”
US and UK terms in Crochet
I have a ton of crochet patterns in my library, 9,496 according to what I have logged in my Ravelry library, most have US terms, some have UK terms but what’s the difference and how do I know? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?The differences in US and UK terms is actually minimal and at first glance almostContinue reading “US and UK terms in Crochet”
2 x 2 Rib Bind Off
Keeping the pattern when binding off in ribbing can be difficult. I am using 2 x 2 rib in this post because I have the most experience with it due to a recent design project.I have found a way that I think looks smooth and even and doesn’t make the edge flare. If you areContinue reading “2 x 2 Rib Bind Off”
Natural Dyeing at Home
While most things done “naturally” are considered safe, dyeing naturally is one that can quickly get into questionable and unsafe territory. If you stick to the basic ingredients for dyes, mordants and modifiers, you’ll be fine. For those who have problems with heavy metals or will be draining dye water into a septic tank, theContinue reading “Natural Dyeing at Home”
A Day in the Life of a Fiber Artist
As a fiber artist I work with fiber in many forms. The “art” part is mostly in or from yarn but I like to do much of the processing leading up to yarn, not just the dyeing either. A day for me can look something like the following, depending on where I am in theContinue reading “A Day in the Life of a Fiber Artist”
How to Store Finished Makes
If you’re like me, and I’ll bet many of you are, you have closets, dressers and chests full of finished items. But is that the best way to store them? What about displaying them or keeping them in handy reach during the cold season? I’m going to share what I do for these situations andContinue reading “How to Store Finished Makes”