I share advice + inspiration to help you become a joyful, stress-free crafter.
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I share advice + inspiration to help you become a joyful, stress-free crafter.
Here’s the index of everything I’ve written for The Art Of Fiber.
Note: All my writings are listed in chronological order.
Last Updated: 9 Dec 2023
Archive: Everything I’ve written so far in reverse chronological order.
Crochet Guides: Everything I’ve written for my blog, Crochet Penguin.
Fiber Finds: A compiled list of my favorite links + recs.
Fiber Fun: Jokes, memes, puns, and relatable moments to make you smile.
Knitting Guides: What I’ve produced for my blog, Knit Like Granny.
Library: A huge list of fiber arts resources.
Mindful Moments: A collection of musings for your creative inspiration.
Reading List: Dive into the annotated roundup of books that inspire me.
Substack Recommendations: My favorite fiber arts writers to read here.
Tools: Where to get crafting supplies + my recommendations.
A weekly letter + audio from me with crafting adventures, tips, inspiration, and links from the world of making.
September 2023
8 Sep: Why Flexibility Wins in Crafting... And Life! | tricky yarn substitutions, practice, luxuries, awe-inspired, a neat trick + food for thought.
15 Sep: Is This My Favorite Knitting Technique? | delights and sorrows, a shepherdess, fiber arts folks, heartfelt writing, celtic patterns + yummy cake.
22 Sep: Isn't The Fiber Arts Community Wonderful? | Woes solved, a full yarn store, fun reads, relaxation, fluffballs, kindness + the art of asking.
29 Sep: Take It One Project At A Time | Goodbye WIP stress, a challenging success, an engrossing book, a zen playlist, nature + an intriguing discussion.
October 2023
6 Oct: Gaining Confidence In Crafting | Unhelpful shoulds, fluffy yarn, a mystery, a happiness secret, striking flowers, wisdom + the gift of pause.
13 Oct: History Is In Our Hands | celebrating crafting & handmade history, textile explorations, a new fantasy read, thoughtful recs + intriguing art.
20 Oct: Crafting Your Way To Calm | knitting disasters, lessons learned, adorable alpacas, fiber history, fantasies, patterns, gardens + finding solace.
27 Oct: And Then… Everything Changes | seasonal making, learnings, yarn winding fun, crochet curiosities, nature-inspired tracks, street art + flowers.
November 2023
3 Nov: The Festivities Are Coming! | tips for the holidays, swatching trials, spinning dreams, a mystery series, tartan tales, knitted + real life cuteness.
10 Nov: Crafting & Evolving | crafting evolutions, yarn galore, swatching tribulations, an interview, mystery media + fluffy flowers.
17 Nov: Comfort Stitching | handmade solace, swatch tests, yarn lessons learned, celestial embroidery, Estonian knitting + flowering trees.
24 Nov: Crafting On The Go | crafting travels, patterns galore, starry mending, fiber arts in the wild, all the reads + maker inspiration.
December 2023
1 Dec: Unexpected Treasures | Discovering your library, our new pattern, technique trials, the first stop on my Sydney yarn tour, book recs + more.
8 Dec: Yarn. All The Feels | the joys of yarn stores, stitch struggles, the grand finale, the Granny Square, an Australian icon + knitting in public.
Video tutorials by me for techniques for knitting and crochet + hand-edited transcripts & audio versions.
Reflections on my knitting and crochet projects with patterns to try, plus mistakes made and lessons learned!
My Kentia Wrap: A lovely zigzag mosaic shawl.
My Slip Knit Love Shawl: A color-coordinated wrap with exquisite patterns.
My Hermione’s Everyday Socks: Where I mastered knit socks!
My Pomatomus Socks: A complicated design reminiscent of fish scales.
My Starburst Beret: A lovely hat using the starburst crochet stitch.
My Smaug Socks: Specially made for my mother during trying times.
My Striped Socks With Koigu Yarn: My first time trying my own design!
My Mosaic Crochet Pillow: Learning how to do mosaic crochet stitches.
My Chasing Light Shawl: A beautiful wrap with an unusual construction.
My Fairy Maiden Socks: Delicate, intricate stitches where I learned lots!
My Caramel Cardigan: My first knitted garment since I was in my 20s.
My Tara Top: A lovely summer sweater which looks great!
In Progress: My True Nature Tee: A nature-inspired lace design.
In Progress: My Flow Tee: A breezy summer top.
Thank you for being here, and please say hello in the comments! What’s your favorite fiber art, and what are you currently working on?
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