As knitters, we want to knit everyone everything for the holidays. While sweet, this can also be very stressful and can lead to what I’m calling “knit gift burnout”.

While knitting may be a big part of our lives, it’s important to remember that no one is JUST a knitter. In this blog post, let’s chat about the phrase “just stick to knitting” and why we simply can’t. 

Designing and selling knitting patterns can seem like a quick, easy, and simple way to earn money as a knitter. However, if you’re just starting to learn about the process, let me set the record straight: knitting pattern design takes a lot of work.

Fiber Business Coach Anastasia Williams explains why offering knitting pattern discounts as a designer hurts you and the community as a whole.

How do we uphold accountability when a maker shares something that clashes with our values or does something that is flat-out harmful?

Improve your test knitting game with these tips to help you get selected and do an awesome job as a test knitter!

While test knitting is crucial to the success of a pattern, the rules for the process are quite loose. These test knitters give suggestions on how to improve the process.

Have you heard the phrase “test knitting” get thrown around a lot but aren’t quite sure what it means or what it entails? Then you’re in the perfect place.

Explore the gender stereotypes, the seemingly growing numbers of queer knitters and fiber artists, and why we queer folks have been here (or have wanted to be here) the whole dang time.

This Saturday, June 11, 2022, is World Wide Knit in Public Day! Learn the details about this annual holiday including its mission, what takes place, and what you can do to participate! 

Learn which social media platforms have amazing knitting communities and start making online knitting friends today! 

Are you thinking of designing knitting patterns, but are feeling intimidated by the design process? You’re not the only one.

Knitting has been historically viewed as an idle, feminine hobby. But the reality is that knitters are extremely badass.

Due to another round of seller fee increases that went into effect on April 11, over 20,000 Etsy sellers launched the Etsy strike.

Learn about the values and ideas behind New Wave Knitting, and learn more about its creator, Jeanette!

Why does society treat knitting, crochet, and other fiber arts as “feminine,” “idle” hobbies? The short answer: deeply rooted sexism.

We Are Knitters’ announcement of their collaboration with Zara took knitstagram by storm this week. In this blog post, we are going to dive into the basics of fast vs. slow fashion, what the collab...

There is plenty we can do within the fiber community to help our fellow knitters and all who are impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

These 10 knitting podcasts are informative, interesting, and easy to listen to. Keep reading to find your next favorite knitting podcast!

Learn more about the inspiration, growth, and behind the scenes of a small pattern designing and yarn dyeing business by reading this interview featuring Kate Gardin, the person behind Mezzo Makes.