Artworks on the Square showcases local artists

Fayetteville’s historic Courthouse Square is now home to Artworks on the Square, which offers a gallery and studios for local artists. A wide range of artistic media is available there, plus you can grab a cup of joe and watch the crowds go by.

Fun with Fleece

® http://www.flickr.com/photos/twopinkpossums Fleece technically means wool, which is hair from various animals including sheep, llamas and al pacas.  The strands of hair on these animals are coarse and become interlocked and matted together, trapping in heat and keeping the animal warm.  The fiber is also slightly water resistant.  When the animals are sheered, the fur [...]

A Few Knitting Stitch Patterns

Here are a few pretty basic stitch patterns using just a regular knit and purl stitch. © http://www.flickr.com/photos/versicolor The above photo depicts a stockinet stitch, the most basic and common stitch pattern. Stockinet Stitch Row 1: knit Row 2: purl Box Stitch: Row 1:  k2, p2, k2, p2 Row 2:  p2, k2, p2, k2 Row 3:  [...]

Yarn Guide

An Overview of Yarns for Knitting Wool is the most popular fiber among traditional knitters.  While some think wool to be itchy and uncomfortable, many types of wool, like merino wool are softer than some of the older 100% wool fabrics.  Also, many wool blends are very soft and comfortable for scarves and sweaters.  Wools [...]

Knitting

On cool evenings if fall and winter I love to turn on the TV and sit down with some knitting.  I’ve made more scarves than I can wear and have given many as gifts.  It is such a relaxing and cozy activity for a cool evening, and there are so many beautiful colors and textures [...]