xuxenaknits

08/17/2023

So much creativity!

07/13/2023

*sigh* sad to see that Signature Needle Arts is closing shop 😢

Please read the message in the photo section from Cathy, owner and founder, regarding the closure process of Signature Needle Arts. As of today, Accessories, Yarn, Kits, Books, and Patterns are 20% off. We do not have plans to discount the knitting needles at this time. Quantities are limited and all sales from today forward will be final. No returns or exchanges will be processed. If you need to contact us, the best way is by email at [email protected]. More details will be posted as they are available here and our website.

05/15/2023

Sad to see; end of an era.

This is really sad. XRX and Stitches are done and gone. Remember to support the yarny businesses you love. Otherwise this happens.

https://stitches.events/

05/06/2023

I'm teaching a fun and easy class on knitting argyle socks using only two needles! 😍

This class is perfect for advanced beginners or anyone who wants to learn a new skill and rock some fabulous argyle socks. 🧦

The class will be held on Tuesdays, May 16th – June 13th, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. I provide the pattern. You bring 5 colors of sock yarn, US size 2 knitting needles, and your enthusiasm (plus your love for argyle!). 🙌

You need to register in advance by calling 562-567-9450.

Spots are limited, so hurry up and sign up today! 🏃‍♂️

I can't wait to see you all there and have a blast knitting some awesome argyle socks together! 💕

11/18/2022

Beautiful cable knit sweater

Ellen Browning Scripps (1836-1932), whose fortune came from her investment in her family's newspaper empire, knits at her home in La Jolla, California. Scripps donated to wildlife preservation, education, and medical research initiatives. She was a teacher and later a columnist and copyeditor for The Detroit Evening News, published by the Scripps family.

Clip of "South Molton Villa, La Jolla, home of Ellen Browning Scripps," Ella Strong Denison Library; Claremont Colleges Digital Library
https://ccdl.claremont.edu/digital/collection/p15831coll3/id/1406

Thank you, Wikipedia for information about Scripps' life: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Browning_Scripps.

Found in CKC's online collection by searching "recycle," because the photo is mounted on recycled paper.

05/26/2022

Now that the effects of the pandemic are receding, let's get knitting together again!

Register for classes with the City of Whittier recreation and parks department at the Whittier Community Center phone number 562-567-9450.

05/26/2022

I'm curious to see the patterns...

Tom Daley, the Olympic gold medal diver who attracted buzz for knitting in Tokyo, will publish a book about the hobby.

02/24/2022

Oh my gosh, this makes me want to start another shawl!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/shetland_shawl_knitters/zff27nb?fbclid=IwAR03Gd_xWWpKnrOZyJqxqGnGMsimreOxLvcDdmR9EH-uTRzbHASDTUNMY8Y

BBC, Archive, knitting, textile industry, Shetland, shawl, gossamer, fashion, Unst

09/08/2021

All true

It’s true. Admit it.

06/12/2021

A woman knitting by a d**e in Skye around 1905.
It was common for women to knit whilst they walked. Women are frequently seen to be multi-tasking with their ever-working hands in photographs around the coasts of rural Scotland.

Women knitted to keep their families warm, and also sold their woolen crafts for extra income. There are distinctive knitting patterns from different parts of Scotland.

The photographer, MEM Donaldson was particularly interested in the people of the Western Highlands. She captures a striking depth in her photographs: seeing these images gives a sense of closeness to these folks.
Our podcast frequently looks at the history of working-class people, give it a wee listen!