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What the Process Actually Looks Like
I’ve been working through the thumb gusset of a mitten design... reworking it more than once to get the shape and fit feeling just right.

Shaina Scott
Apr 14


How to Knit Leg Warmers | Getting Started + Materials
Learn how to knit beginner-friendly leg warmers with this step-by-step materials and getting started tutorial.

Shaina Scott
Apr 13


Basic Sashiko Techniques (and Beginning a First Piece)
A gentle introduction to sashiko techniques: how the stitch works, how patterns are built, and how to begin your first simple sampler.

Shaina Scott
Apr 12


A Quiet Reflection on Making Together
Yesterday, I spent the day making as part of the Knit for Food Knit-a-Thon.
This year’s event raised over $531,000 for hunger relief.

Shaina Scott
Apr 12


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
Apr 9


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
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