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There is such diversity in life. So many things to do, so much to choose from. For us knitters, there are always knitting patterns to use for our next project. Or should I say, projects. And for projects, you need yarn. But, what yarn? I’ll talk about my 3 yarn recommendations.
Just last week, I went through my knitting basket, and it’s a large one. I picked it up years ago when living in New Hampshire at Peterboro Basket in Peterborough, NH. My husband and I were innkeepers in Jaffrey at the time, and for that story, please click here.
Lo and behold, what did I find?
At least SIX projects sitting on knitting needles, all of which I had started last summer, then left for another day once I started heavy-duty chemotherapy.
There they were all waiting for me. I’ve since finished two of them, and will get to the rest by the end of the year — especially my yellow pullover sweater which just needs to be sewn together and a collar added.
I have knit hundreds of designs
From baby blankets, afghans, dishcloths, sweaters, curtains, table runners, placemats, scarves, hats, to cupcakes, donuts, dolls, even dog collars. I taught myself when in high school, and besides that typing class I had way back then, it was one of the BEST things I’ve ever learned.
Knitting is easy to do. Beginners often find themselves with stitches that are very tight on their needle and that’s OK; it happens to all of us when we begin. With practice and simple stitches, you will find your rhythm and ways of holding your yarn.
Let me tell you a little story . . .
Back in the 1960s, (yes, that long ago) when I was learning how to knit, there weren’t too many options where knitting yarn was concerned. There was cotton yarn, wool, acrylic and probably something else, but nothing like you find today.
I can recall walking to “town” with my best friend Marlene after school. We would root around in the 5 & 10 cents store and eventually walk over to the sewing store. Aside from walls filled with bolts of fabric, there was yarn there, too, but not a big selection. Just your average wool, cotton and itchy acrylic yarns.
Knitting yarn has really come into its own. With the many specialty yarns and companies out there, you have your pick of some of the prettiest yarns you’ll ever find.
My 3 knitting yarn recommendations
I would have to start with Caron Simply Soft yarn
Even though Simply Soft yarn is 100% acrylic, it is soft as a cloud and you can wear THIS acrylic close to your skin without thinking twice.
I LOVE the colors you can knit with. There is Autumn Red, Baby Sunshine, Gold, Pumpkin, Rainbow, Blues and everything in between. Whenever I visit yarn stores, this is the first yarn I look at. You just can’t go wrong with Simply Soft yarn!
My second recommendation is Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn
Cotton yarn can be used to knit so many things. I’ve even done afghans in cotton yarn, because they tend to be just a little sturdier. For placemats, dishcloths, curtains, tops, children’s clothes, and more, you can’t beat cotton yarn.
My third recommendation for knitting yarn is split into two. I couldn’t make up my mind and because I have knit with both of these yarns over the years, you cannot go wrong with either one.
Another part of 3A is Red Heart yarn. There are many colors to choose from and the yarn is as soft as any other pricey label.
3B is Lion Brand yarn in Landscapes 
You will find that often it’s the YARN that will make your knitting so special and not the intricate stitches you’ve been trying to get right. Believe me, even after all these years, I think it’s so much better to keep things SIMPLE!
And that’s just another thought about
“Homekeeping Inspirations for Knitting Your Best Life!”
