Archive - A Good Yarn

Quiet Gratitude

Every now and then I find myself in a situation where I’m overcome with wonder at how lucky I am.

Nov 27 •

To Fix or Not to Fix

everybody makes mistakes…

Nov 20 •

Happy Anniversary to Us!

plus, some thoughts on literary prizes and book reviews

Nov 13 •

Too Much Good Stuff

Too Little Time

Nov 6 •

October 2025

Can Sweater Knitting Patterns Truly be Gender-Neutral?

Introducing a new pullover pattern: Johnny

Oct 30 •

Hello From The Beach

Just dropping in with a quickie today, because I’m on vacation.

Oct 23 •

Is Your Knitting “Intentional”?

is intentional knitting even a good thing?

Oct 16 •

Yarn Review: Cascade Yarns MeriKash

Plus, it's Banned Books Week!

Oct 9 •

How to Knit With Yarn on a Cone

plus, a look at my finished vest

Oct 2 •

September 2025

Are We There Yet?

sometimes everything seems to take forever

Sep 25 •

The Parade of New Patterns Continues

Plus, I feel a book binge coming on…

Sep 18 •

A New Pattern for You With My Gratitude

One of the benefits of your paid subscription to A Good Yarn is a complimentary download of new patterns I self-publish.

Sep 17 •

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