Knitting for ourselves and our families can be a wonderful hobby for a slow lifestyle. When we create homemade clothes, accessories, and decorations for our homes, we stop overspending and buying the same things as everyone else. From hand knit socks to dishcloths straight from the farmhouse, here are lots of things that you can knit on your own.
You need knitting friends. You want knitting friends! And it’s possible to find friends who knit as a mom, I promise. Just like friends with kids can better understand and relate to your stage of life, knitting mom friends feel you on a deeper level. You share a common bond and love for quiet moments…
In our first episode, we’re chatting about how to beat busy and find more time to knit. Mom life has us pulled in different directions between kids, home, and work. Sometimes knitting takes the back burner, even though it could be the self care we stressed moms need! You can listen to the episode here,…
Raise your hand if you’re ready for longer sweaters to come back in style. Me! I’ve been seeing the cutest sweaters pop up on Ravelry lately, only to quickly discover they’re actually crop tops. I just want to knit things that are comfy, look cute, and can survive my mom life days. I’m not wearing…
Mama, do you know all the ways you can save money on yarn? Do you wish you were able to buy more yarn? Specifically, more of the “good” yarn? As moms, we also have to budget for our (sometimes very expensive) kids and other bills. We feel a lot of mom guilt when we spend…
What if more of your life could be automated, you could slow your home, and you had more time to knit? Last week, we talked about becoming less busy to find more time to knit. In today’s episode, we’re getting a bit more specific on how to slow your home so that you have more…
Today I’m sharing what’s on my needles, something that’s been giving me a case of the cozies, and an exciting announcement here at This Yellow Farmhouse! Grab a cup of something cozy and let’s hang out for a bit!
