Lois Petren

I've always been a serially monogamous knitter (quite the mouthful - typing it isn't any easier). I don't know why the thought of this...

As mentioned before, when the going gets tough, I turn to my knitting. It’s been no different these past few months.

This is when we need to find something that will calm the soul and offer a tranquil port in an ongoing storm where one can pause, reclaim

Has anyone ever given you yarn as a gift? It's such a treat when, during their travels, a friend or family member sees yarn that reminds the

I've been spending a lot of time with an old friend lately, although he doesn't know that - or me! Thanks to the folks at Mason-Dixon Knitti

As we head into Thanksgiving week, I want to express gratitude and thanks to all of you for being a part of this community. Wishing you a wo

One of my daughters is studying at UCL in London this semester. She is not a knitter, but does like to join groups and so, of course,...

According to my calendar, the holiday season is right around the corner - you know, the corner at the intersection of Labor Day and the day

Hello! I took the last couple of months off, and now with the imminent change of the seasons, there are a few things to discuss – so here...

Dear Mrs. Zimmerman: With all due respect and admiration, I wish to share a word with you about this idea of "knitting without tears"....

How can you tell if you're hooked on knitting? You keep a project in your lap when you drive and knit at red lights Knit during...

Stitches SoCal 2018 came to my town last week! Of course, I went to see what all the excitement was about. This was the inaugural event...

I just returned from a visit to Paris and, in spite of the jet lag, am happily reminiscing about all the fun and interesting things we...

If you’re like me, I bet your current knitting project is within easy reach most of the time. When it’s not available, I’m disappointed....

Becoming a children’s book author was never on my “bucket list”. I had a busy life – great husband and kids, busy career in IT as a...