Knitting articles & Resources

Begin the new year with a newfound physical or mental wellness practice that works for you. At TakeLessons, we provide group classes that empower individuals to reach their goals in community settings. If you are eager to try something new, first surround yourself among like-minded goal-setters to learn from each other and practice accountability. Then, after you have engaged thoughtfully with a new community of makers and healers, you can consider private lessons to continue building new ha

Knitting, a universal language spoken throughout the world. Different cultures come at the action in different ways but the results will all be the same. Universal. So why is that?  While we’ve all seen intricate lace work, or cables, or even colorwork, they’re all sourced from the same common denominator. Two stitches, a knit or a purl. It’s the combination of knits and purls and the creative things we do to them that make the magic. It’s sorcery to take two sticks and some string a

Today in Michigan it’s a beautiful, sunny and 75 degree afternoon…..In November! This isn’t normal, yet quite delightful, I must say. It makes it hard to imagine that as soon as tomorrow, winter could descend from its hidden depths.  There are so many seasons to a year in the life of a knitter. There’s the season where we can’t possibly think of knitting with wool. We sweat just imagining it. There’s Christmas knitting. That’s a season all it’s own. It comes fast and furi

Happy first day of spring! Now that the days are longer and the weather is warmer, it's the perfect time to start a new hobby. And don't worry -- there are tons of hobbies to choose from that don't require expensive equipment or pricey commitments. In fact, many of these cheap hobbies can actually save you money in the long-run. Check out our recommendations below, and see what sparks your interest! 1. Languages Did you know that learning a second language can increase your brain power, ex