Smiley’s, a discount yarn shop in Woodhaven, Queens (reviewed here), has an annual Manhattan Yarn Sale. You can only buy yarn in bulk at this sale (3-10 skeins in each bag), so I have tried to avoid it for the last few years. While it’s a great place to be if you have a sweater … Read more
In the U.S., tomorrow is Thanksgiving, a day of reflection and gratitude. The holiday is supposed to be about being thankful for what you have and spending time with loved ones (and let’s not forget eating favorite foods), but it has also become the official start of the winter holiday shopping season. I dislike crowds and … Read more
Today is the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month and also the end of this year’s interview series. Here’s a recap in case you missed some of the interviews. All photos are used with permission. (Click on the photos to link to the interviews.) Karla Sandoval, the Mexican crochet designer behind Cute Little Crafts. … Read more
Today, I’m interviewing Paula Prado, a multi-talented Chilean yarnie. Paula can be found online in her Etsy shop, De Origen Chile, her website, and on Flickr. All photos are copyright De Origen Chile. Click on photos to link to the product pages on Etsy. Underground Crafter (UC): How did you learn to spin, knit, and dye? … Read more
Today’s interview is with fellow New Yorker, Diana Rivera. Diana is not only a crochet and knitting designer and yarnie, but also a mixed media artist and poet. You may also know her as Craftaholic or Arte y Poemas. Diana can be found online on her website and blog, Arte y Poemas. She’s also on Ravelry … Read more