Adam gave me an Organized Knitter case a few months ago, and I never showed it off on the blog, so here you go. It’s really great, and I use it every day. Here’s a shot of it open:

It’s good for hauling around all the little things that you forget to bring. Ooh, I just [...]

I think pompom making isn’t too tricky, but here are some step-by-step instructions in case you are confused. This is the Susan Bates set from Purl.
1. Fit two of the circle halves together, bump side touching the flat side of the other. Wrap the halves together until they’re full with yarn–more than you think is [...]

 
(I will be referring to the photos from left to right, top to bottom.)
So, I recently bought  The Oregon Woodworker’s Mama Bear swift and the Royal ball winder. Together with shipping, it was $94.40.
If you are contemplating buying one, you have to ask yourself whether you really need this gadget. Personally, I have wanted one since [...]

Adam and I were discussing what constitutes a hobby, with Adam arguing that reading was not a hobby. His argument boiled down to two points: If the activity in question is a commonly listed question on an online dating profile (favorite book / favorite movie / favorite tv show)* and if it doesn’t require gear, it’s not a hobby. Though I agree [...]