Getting Stitched on the Farm

If you enjoy knitting blogs, you might enjoy my favorite knitting blog "Getting Stitched on the Farm with Kristen Nichols". Kristen lives on a bucolic sheep farm in Western Massachusetts. Kristen is an enormously talented designer and her blog captures life on the farm intertwined with knitting and other design inspiration. 

Meet Kristen!

Give the gift of a sheep

The holidays are all about giving gifts and one of the favorite gifts I ever received was the gift of a sheep. Heifer International is a nonprofit organization that allows you to donate sheep and various other animals to people in need in countries around the world. Because this is a nonprofit, your gift donations are tax deductible.

When you purchase a sheep or a share of a sheep, your gift is given in the name of someone you love. The gift of a sheep helps fight poverty and hunger. Villagers often make wonderful wool for knitters everywhere; will you consider adding the gift of a sheep to your holiday list?

Tuesday Tip #42

Tip #42 It is much easier to knit with lighter colors if you are a beginner. It's difficult to see stitches when you're knitting with darker yarn.

For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Jil Eaton's Knitting School: A complete guide to becoming a confident knitter.