I’m starting a small series called Something New Saturdays, where I explore a new craft, technique, or creative idea that has caught my curiosity. This week I’m discovering the quiet rhythm of sashiko stitching — a traditional Japanese embroidery technique that feels surprisingly familiar to knitters.

A behind-the-scenes look at swatching Ewetopia’s milled yarns and exploring how small-batch yarns reveal their personality on the needles.