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A Quiet Invitation to Make This Weekend
This Saturday, I’ll be participating in the Knit for Food Knit-a-Thon—a day of making connected to a larger purpose.

Shaina Scott
2 days ago


Sashiko Stitch-a-Long Supplies (Beginning with What We Have)
Learn what supplies you need to start sashiko stitching, with simple, accessible alternatives using materials you likely already have at hom

Shaina Scott
Apr 4


A Few Skeins From the Studio
A small yarn destash from my design studio: indie dyed skeins, luxury blends, and project-ready yarns now available in the Yumi Yarns shop.

Shaina Scott
Apr 3


A Small Shift in This Week’s Something New Saturdays
I’m shifting this week’s Something New Saturdays post to this coming Saturday.
Next up: Sashiko Stitch-a-Long Supplies, everything I’ll be using as I begin stitching my way through the projects I’ve been reading about.

Shaina Scott
Mar 30


The Story of Sashiko: Cloth, Care, and Survival
Explore the history of sashiko, a traditional Japanese stitching practice rooted in mending, resilience, and quiet beauty.

Shaina Scott
Mar 21


Why Small Mill Yarn Feels Different
Small mill yarn often feels different from commercial yarn. Learn how fiber source, spin style, and milling methods shape the character of farm yarn.

Shaina Scott
Mar 16


Something New Saturdays: Discovering Sashiko Stitching
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.

Shaina Scott
Mar 14


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

Shaina Scott
Mar 11


🧶 Spring Cleaning in the Yarn Room (and the Return of Indie Yarn Grab Bags)
Spring cleaning in the yarn room! Shop Indie Yarn Grab Bags filled with luxury hand-dyed fingering weight yarn from discontinued indie dyers.

Shaina Scott
Mar 10


Fasten Off in Full Swing — Community Updates + My FOYAL Project
Discover my FOYAL 2025 project, reclaimed yarn tips, and inspiring community makes in this cozy Fasten Off Yarn-A-Long update.

Shaina Scott
Nov 26, 2025
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