ishknits Holiday Knitting Campaign

I’m excited to announce my new Christmas campaign. This holiday season, I’m hoping we can have a positive impact on our community. I will be knitting Christmas stockings in traditional and experimental designs all season long, and for each purchase of a ...

Philly Touch Tours

Next Stop Democracy Opening Reception On Wednesday night, I had the opportunity to speak about voting issues in Philadelphia and my involvement in Next Stop Democracy’s new project, which is looking to enhance local voter turnout. The event was amazing and the...

Socially Conscious Baby Knitwear

Since having my son last October, there is nothing I am more obsessed with right now than kids fashion. And I am especially obsessed with baby knits [obviously]. I love searching online for little boy sweaters and little boy beanies and mittens. I spend hours...

Interview with Yarnbomber Ally Kraus

Ally Kraus is a student of the Yarnbombing Skillshare course and I wanted to interview her because her first yarnbombs were off the chain! (pun intended).  Here are her answers below.  Check out her craftsmanship, it is really beautiful.  I know the urge to get out...

Interview with Yarnbomber and Artist Hanasaurusrex!

I’ve had the lovliest pleasure of interviewing the FANTASTIC miniature knitting artist and yarnbomber Hanasauruxrex.  She has such a unique style and her technique is impeccable.  I love seeing what new projects she comes up with.  If you aren’t following...

My Knitting Career Changing Car Accident

  On December 20th, 2013, my boyfriend and I were on a road trip from Oakland, Ca to visit family in West Virginia and Philadelphia, before we relocated permanently to New Orleans. Because we planned to move out of Oakland after the holidays, we had all of our...