What a knitter sees in the night sky

We've all heard the saying that to a hammer, everything looks like a nail.  Well, the same thing holds true for knitters.  This wonderful image comes from a Lion Brand Yarn email.

What I've learned knitting dog blankets

So many techniques, so little time!

There are so many interesting ways to knit like entrelac, intarsia or brioche -- the list is endless.

But there's a difference between learning how to do a technique and launching into the expense and time commitment of a full blown project. After all, what if you discover you don't like doing that technique?

And that's the beauty of knitting dog blankets.  Dogs can't recognize a knit stitch from a purl or a misstep in a pattern.  they won't complain that it's made out of acrylic yarn. They just want something warm to cuddle in on the concrete floor of an animal shelter. Research shows that when dogs are comfortable and not stressed, they are more adoptable.  It's a win for everyone.