A Dublin woman who has crocheted thousands of 'Michael Tea Higgins' tea cosies is preparing for a new presidency

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A late November reminder: you don’t need to knit a gift for everyone. Choose a few special projects, make a plan, and let the rest go.

Need a something easy to knit between your last big project and the next? I’ve got you covered: www.classicsongbird.ca/blog/knit-pl...

My apartment has officially become 40% yarn, 30% stuffed animals, and 30% tea.

That’s okay, Clara, it’s not like I was knitting that or anything.

World cold and hard, bed soft and warm 🐈‍⬛️🌸

the day's winner, folks, and it's not even 0800 my time. pencils down. no contest.

It's release day for the Plot Twists knitting pattern! As readers, there’s nothing better than a good plot twist. The Plot Twists fingerless mitts bring some fun twists to an otherwise simple ribbing design, and are perfect for keeping your hands warm while you read your favourite books.

It's release day for the Plot Twists knitting pattern! As readers, there’s nothing better than a good plot twist. The Plot Twists fingerless mitts bring some fun twists to an otherwise simple ribbing design, and are perfect for keeping your hands warm while you read your favourite books.

Cold weather is the perfect time for colourwork! I’ve got some tips on the blog to make your stranded colourwork better: www.classicsongbird.ca/blog/knittin...

The “perfect sock yarn” is the one you’ll actually knit with. Whether it’s 100% wool or 25% nylon, the point is that you like it and use it.

I knit up a fuzzy Uszka Lamb with slub yarn and I’m obsessed with them.

Morning in a knitter's household: coffee and some stray darning needles on the side table.

You are free to question the science behind my research, but I stand by my claim that coffee and tea taste at least 63% better when you're drinking them from your most cherished mug.

Remember to straighten your spine and relax your neck while knitting, lest you turn into a fibre gremlin.

Ever wondered when a skein is not a skein? I’ve got the answer in this week’s blog about yarn put up. www.classicsongbird.ca/blog/yarn-pu...

I highly recommend having two knitting WIPs on the go: one challenging, one easy. That way, you can choose what matches your brain that day.

I cannot stress this strongly enough: Support your local theatre, café, bookstore, bakery, and library. We breathe life into these places when we support them. They need us, and more importantly, we need them.

Hey, just thought you might wanna know something: it's a good day to knit socks.

The Driftwood boot toppers knitting pattern is here! The Driftwood boot toppers use cables to mimic the weathered branches and roots that twist up and out from the driftwood that washes up onto waterfronts.

The Driftwood boot toppers knitting pattern is here! The Driftwood boot toppers use cables to mimic the weathered branches and roots that twist up and out from the driftwood that washes up onto waterfronts.

If you’ve ever wanted to make a London Fog to sip while knitting, I’ve got a recipe for you! www.classicsongbird.ca/blog/london-...

Should I be working? Yes. Am I instead thinking about knitting all my plushies little Starfleet uniforms for Halloween? Also yes.

It may not solve all of problems currently facing the world, but I think we can all agree that bringing back gargoyles, mixtapes, and handwritten letters with wax seals would be an important first step.

Chilly autumn hikes need some Autumn Leaves fingerless mitts!

The air is crisp, the tea is hot, and knitting WIPs await me.

May I offer you some chai on these cold autumn days? www.classicsongbird.ca/blog/chai-fo...

Knitting is meant to make you happy. If you love it, knit it.

Working on sample knitting with a desk buddy

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your belief that a bookshelf with a rolling ladder will fix you is a valid one. Anyone who tells you otherwise is not worthy of your friendship.

October calls for a wee knit black cat!

Knitting is always an experiment. Take the risk of a tough pattern. Try the weird yarn. You might just find a new favourite.

I absolutely adore dark yarns, but goddamn are they hard to work with sometimes. This week on the blog, I’ve got three tips for making a bit easier: www.classicsongbird.ca/blog/tips-kn...

Tip of day: adding little pieces of stuffing while filling handmade plushies will help prevent weird bumps and lumps.

Supplies for some new little friends!

At the end of the day, don't we all just want to go on bookstore crawls, bakery crawls, library crawls, and museum crawls?

The Uszka Kitten pattern is here! Uszka Kittens are academic creatures, and are the perfect size for a desktop companion or reading friend. They’re explicitly designed to make you smile, bring you comfort, and be a source of whimsy in your life.

The Uszka Kitten pattern is here! Uszka Kittens are academic creatures, and are the perfect size for a desktop companion or reading friend. They’re explicitly designed to make you smile, bring you comfort, and be a source of whimsy in your life.

This week’s blog post is about buying yarn you’ll actually knit with (coming from someone who recently had to clean out their stash) www.classicsongbird.ca/blog/how-to-...

The beauty of knitting is that you can always rip back and start again.

Had a very good weekend visiting sheep at Gaspereau Valley Fiber Farm!

Cool weather is approaching, which means it’s time to knit fingerless mitts!

Reminder to my fellow bisexuals: do not do crimes today. You are briefly visible. Wait til tomorrow when you can no longer be perceived.

Happy first day of autumn!

Looking for a simple DK weight sock knitting pattern? The Heartwood pattern is now available for free in my blog, in both English et en français!

Lots of cables in this week’s WIP

Deeply enjoying my Rocky Shores ankle socks on these slightly cool September days. www.classicsongbird.ca/store/p/rock...