The quintessential first knitting project is the garter stich scarf. It only requires one stitch! Garter stitch! Despite this being a very simple scarf, it …
DIY Easy Garter Stitch Scarf
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How to Read Knitting Patterns
Knitting, much like music, painting, and crocheting, comes with its own language with a mountain of terms and abbreviations that might leave you wondering, “How …
Knitting Glossary and Abbreviations
Knitting, much like music, painting, and crocheting, comes with its own language with a mountain of terms and abbreviations that might leave you wondering, “How …
Beginner’s Guide to Knitting
I was convinced to begin knitting years ago when one of my college classmates did a persuasive speech on why I should. Her powerful words …
Homemade Butter Pie Crust
A buttery, flakey pie crust is absolute heaven. I can imagine it now, a warm, buttery chunk with a mouthful of apple pie filling. This …
Looseleaf Lettuce
Ideal Season: Cool Sun: Full Sun/Partial Shade Ideal Soil Type: Sandy Loam Soil Ideal Temperature: 50-72°F (10-22°C) Maturation Period: 50-80 Days (depending on the variety) …
Cooking Terminology
If you’re cooking for the first time, it can be daunting to open a cookbook or read a blog recipe only to come across unfamiliar …
Season to Taste
Whenever I see the directions “Season to Taste” in a recipe, I think about the time when I moved into my first apartment and made …
Cups to Grams Conversion Chart
A few years back when I discovered The Great British Bakeoff, I became obsessed like everyone else with its communal style, the historical references, and …