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How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
Many of us have heard the phrase “capsule wardrobe” before, especially in recent years as the issues with fast fashion and...
Maggie Rose
Oct 16, 20224 min read
What is Greenwashing?
Now more than ever, it is important to shop from businesses that use sustainable manufacturing processes, ethical treatment of their...
Maggie Rose
Oct 9, 20224 min read
The Truth About Superwash
If you’re involved in fiber arts, chances are that you’ve heard of superwash yarn. When I first started knitting I bought a decent amount...
Maggie Rose
Aug 29, 20223 min read
Sustainability: Making Changes
There are a lot of misconceptions about the concept of “sustainability”, especially as more and more companies are employing the use of...
Maggie Rose
Aug 23, 20223 min read
Urban Outfitters and Fast Fashion
While fast fashion may be appealing because of cute clothing and lots of options, these practices often promote unethical behavior within...
Maggie Rose
Aug 23, 20226 min read
Knitting the Lines Sweater
Fixing Mistakes This post is going to start out with what is perhaps an embarrassing admission. The reason my lines sweater just wasn't...
Maggie Rose
Jul 21, 20223 min read
When Fiber Grows Roots
January 20, 2021 It's raining here in Asheville today and the view looking outside from the mill is quite dreary but in a cozy sort of...
Maggie Rose
Jan 20, 20222 min read
The Lines Sweater - Swatching
January 10, 2021 For my next project, I'm going to knit the Lines Sweater by Rust Knitwear. This is a super bulky weight sweater knit...
Maggie Rose
Jan 17, 20222 min read
Knitting the Ursa Sweater - Finishing
January 5, 2022 Last night I completed my Ursa sweater while watching "Don't Look Up" with my partner. It feels great to have completed...
Maggie Rose
Jan 8, 20223 min read
Knitting The Ursa Sweater - Starting to Knit
December 19, 2021 After swatching, I was able to cast on and finally start knitting my project! To learn how to do the half brioche...
Maggie Rose
Dec 19, 20213 min read
Knitting the Ursa Sweater - Casting On
December 17, 2021 I finally decided to cast on my Ursa Sweater, after holding onto the yarn for over a month after buying it. I bought 4...
Maggie Rose
Dec 18, 20212 min read
Knitting For Beginners
Knitting doesn't have to be difficult. To help you get started, I'll cover essential knitting stitches, abbreviations, casting on, and...
Maggie Rose
Apr 12, 20203 min read
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