Every year on June 23rd, the United Nations Public Service Day celebrates the value and virtue of public service to the community. So today, we are sharing 5 ways to serve your community with your knitting skills. Project Linus Project Linus local chapter coordinators accept new, handmade, washable blankets and afghans. The recipients are children ages 0-18 years. Some chapters have …
5 Steps to Enjoying a Relaxed Summer
As spring comes to a close, a slower, summer pace takes hold. At the Knitter's Planner, we like to embrace the blessing of each season, so today we're sharing five steps for 'spring cleaning' your calendar, so you can settle in to the joys of a slow and peaceful summer. As you come into this season, remind yourself that rest is a vital part of wellbeing. It improves your concentration …
Celebrating Earth Day
When April rolls around, we at The Knitter's Planner start thinking about our wonderful planet and what we can do to help keep it healthy. With all the textiles already out in the world, reclaiming materials from thrifted objects is one way we can do our part to reduce our consumption levels. We decided to give it a try to see if we could find anything at our local thrift shop to unravel and …
10 Quick and Easy Steps to Spring Clean Your Knitting Space
Spring is in the air, and that means turning our focus to cleaning and organization. We'd all rather be knitting, though, so instead of undertaking a deep spring clean, we're going to focus on 10 tips to quickly and easily clear the cobwebs (both literally and metaphorically). Follow along to freshen up your space and get back to knitting! 1. Open your windows and let the fresh air in. You've …
