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    Beginner Knitting: Getting Started vol. 2
    • Jun 30, 2018
    • 5 min

    Beginner Knitting: Getting Started vol. 2

    Welcome to part 2 of our beginner knitting series. If you haven't read vol. 1 yet, I definitely suggest starting there. We are going to touch on a few things left hanging in that post. Today we're going to talk about choosing your knitting needles, along with a few other tools. If you have picked out a pattern for your project, you probably already have an idea of what size needle you need. Most patterns will suggest a specific yarn and needle and then say something like "or
    Beginner Knitting: Getting Started vol. 1
    • Jun 27, 2018
    • 5 min

    Beginner Knitting: Getting Started vol. 1

    I know! I am a day late again. Truth be told, I was a bit overwhelmed by my chosen topic. So, I decided to split it into two parts, with the second in the series being posted Friday. We are talking about choosing the two main tools for knitting, needles and yarn. Today we are going to discuss how to decide on the yarn for your project and in volume 2 we will discuss the types of knitting needles and which one is best for your project. We may also go into a few other things li
    Finished Object Friday (late)
    • Jun 23, 2018
    • 2 min

    Finished Object Friday (late)

    I know. It is Saturday. But I actually had a few things to post for FO Friday this week. Problem is, I sat up to watch the first episode (second season) of Luke Cage with my husband, and sitting that long wore me out. My neck still isn't quite up to the task of supporting my head for more than 30 minutes. So I pretty much just went to sleep after that, completely forgetting about my blog post. For this one time exception I bring you Finished Object Friday on a Saturday. We ar
    Finished Object Friday (volume 3)
    • Jun 2, 2018
    • 2 min

    Finished Object Friday (volume 3)

    Can I drink a red bull at 10 o'clock at night? Asking for a friend. I am seriously exhausted. I keep thinking I will just get through this week and then I will get a break...and then I find myself filling up that time too. When I was shopping at all those wonderful yarn shops last weekend, I kept getting asked what I liked to knit. My answer - things that knit quickly. I do not have the time or the patience to knit a fair isle sweater. They are gorgeous and I am thankful for
    Travel Knitting Tips
    • May 22, 2018
    • 3 min

    Travel Knitting Tips

    The last year or so has seen my traveling continue to increase to the levels of my college days. Happily, I can say that I stay in better hotels now than I did then! But it does mean I have learned how make sure my knitting makes the trip successfully with me. Things like TSA rules are always changing, but hopefully these ideas will help you enjoy your hobby on the go. First step, figuring what to take. Now I not only knit for pleasure, I do it as a business as well. So I bri
    Finished Object Friday (volume 2)
    • May 18, 2018
    • 2 min

    Finished Object Friday (volume 2)

    We made it to the weekend! Phew. Let me start with a little personal oversharing. I have a badly herniated disc in my neck that is compressing my spinal cord. Yup, that is as painful as it sounds. And because I am stubborn, I put off surgery longer than I should. But it is finally scheduled for June 12, and let me tell you, I am counting down the minutes. I have never been so happy to watch the days pass quickly! So another Friday is a win for me. I'm probably not unique in t
    Finished Object Friday (volume 1)
    • May 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    Finished Object Friday (volume 1)

    Happy Friday! Welcome to our first Finished Object Friday. I kinda cheated this time. Since this is the first FOF post, I didn't actually knit everything this week. I did finish everything this week, so I feel like that is in the spirit of the post. Especially when you take into account how much I hate the actual finishing process. I let my projects stack up while I keep knitting, hoping elves will sneak into my office and weave in ends while I sleep. It hasn't happened yet,
    So Much Yarn at Powhatan's Festival of Fiber
    • May 9, 2018
    • 2 min

    So Much Yarn at Powhatan's Festival of Fiber

    I'm about a week late writing this, but let's be real - I was in a yarn coma. My husband and I have made PFoF our family tradition since it started in 2013. Let me take you back for a bit, to explain how this tradition got started. My husband (boyfriend at the time) has always been supportive of my knitting business, but that didn't mean he had to actually GO with me to buy yarn and do yarny things. So he had no plans on making the trek out to Powhatan to look at skein after
    Love Found at Carolina Fiber Festival
    • Apr 18, 2018
    • 1 min

    Love Found at Carolina Fiber Festival

    It has been a few weeks, but I still need to tell you about my trip down to Raleigh, NC for the Carolina Fiber Fest. Until then, I had only been to the Powhatan Fiber Fest and I was really excited to adventure somewhere new. Let me tell you, I was not disappointed! Being in a building versus out in a field did make for more crowded aisles and sometimes led to difficulty getting to the skein of yarn that caught your eye. But the 3 hour drive down was definitely worth the blast
    Free Pattern Tuesday
    • May 16, 2017
    • 2 min

    Free Pattern Tuesday

    I know. I should do these on Friday. But Friday is supposed to be Finished Object Friday (not that I have been able to post on a Friday yet), so we will just have to figure out a better title together. Also, I want to take a moment to apologize for my absence. My trip to Asheville really set me behind on my schedule! The hubby and I had a blast though, so totally worth it. Now. On to the good stuff. Free knitting pattern!!!! Spring time seems to equal baby time, so here is a
    Free Pattern Tuesday
    • Apr 25, 2017
    • 1 min

    Free Pattern Tuesday

    I know. I couldn't think up a fancy alliteration title, and I didn't want to wait until Friday. I just finished up a custom order for a cowl/hood and I thought I would share the love and pass on the pattern to you! I know, it is spring here in the Northern Hemisphere, but you never know when you need a little warmth (or plans for fall projects). The pattern is from years ago and until someone dug up an old picture and asked if I could make another one, I hadn't knit this hood
    Knitter's Block
    • Apr 17, 2017
    • 1 min

    Knitter's Block

    It hits us all at one time or another. Whether you can't seem to finish a project before moving on to something else, or you just can't seem to figure out what to knit, knitter's block is a nightmare. What's the last project that I actually finished? This shawl below: And while it is great, here is a portion of what I have on the needles currently: A future shawl, cowl, super scarf (all new patterns), and a washcloth (for when you just need to finish something already). Since
    Powhatan's Festival of Fiber
    • Apr 12, 2017
    • 1 min

    Powhatan's Festival of Fiber

    Good evening, knitting fiends! I wanted to let you know of an upcoming event in Powhatan, Virginia, just outside of Richmond. Saturday, April 29th will be the 5th annual Festival of Fiber and if you are in the area, you should check it out. My husband and I have made the trek out there every year, bar one, and it is one of our favorite events. Be sure to check out the link above to see a list of vendors scheduled for this year, as well as more info. I have included a bunch of
    Welcome to RamsGirl!
    • Apr 9, 2017
    • 2 min

    Welcome to RamsGirl!

    Well hello! As is common, let me introduce myself. My name is Traci and I am an avid knitter. My mother taught me when I was young, and then again when I was an adult. I am SUPER type-A, very logical, love math and numbers, and all of those crazy things. Knitting is the creative hobby for the super type-A. For all intents and purposes, it is symmetrical, contained, orderly, and is created with math. You count your stitches to create geometrical shapes. Wait, I didn't mean to

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