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Side-to-Side
Knitting for extended periods of time is a wonderful luxury and a great act of self-care. For some, all that sitting time can stiffen the...

Liza Laird
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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Meditation: The Horizon Within
Benefits: Turns attention inwards, sparks creativity, soothes nervous system. Props: Timer, chair (optional). Sit in a chair with a tall...

Liza Laird
Sep 15, 20222 min read
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How long is too long?
I've been knitting the same cowl for 5 years now. A cowl, not a sweater or king size blanket. I'd like to say there is no real reason...

Liza Laird
May 6, 20222 min read
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LYS Day
This year as I drove up to Vermont for the annual Yoga + Yarn Retreat I decided to weave my way through the Catskills, Adirondacks, and...

Liza Laird
Apr 28, 20221 min read
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Wild Abandon: Part 2
In a previous post I wrote about a hat I knit without doing a gauge swatch, and I am pleased to announce the project is done! Not only is...

Liza Laird
Apr 26, 20221 min read
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On the Road Again
In less than two weeks Kate and I will be hitting the road for our annual Vermont Yoga + Yarn Retreat. Our last one was 2019, and due to...

Liza Laird
Apr 19, 20222 min read
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Wild Abandon
I cast-on a new knitting project today, without doing a gauge swatch. I will pause here for you to take a moment to gasp and shake your...

Liza Laird
Apr 11, 20222 min read
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Windowpane
This is for those who bake bread and knit. Do you know the windowpane test? It helps you figure out if you have sufficiently kneaded your...

Liza Laird
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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7 Mantras for Knitting
When knitting we can use that time to repeat mantras or phrases to ourselves to bring on a greater state of calm to our being. Find below...

Liza Laird
Mar 28, 20221 min read
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