Nocturnal Knit's Musings

My First Handspun Skein

Look at that! It’s my very first handmade skein of yarn! It’s far from perfect, but I’m kinda in love with it, guys. I started learning how to spin through…

IKEA Hack – Litter Box from Byholma Chest

UPDATE: October 2018 It looks like hte Byholma box is no longer available, but an astute reader has suggested the Gabbig storage box instead. I haven’t tried it, but it…

American Apparel Activity

Hi all, I know it’s been quiet on Nocturnal Knits lately! It’s because everything I’m knitting is either super-secret or super-not-exciting! Something Exciting that I would like share is the…

Google Play Craft Book Sale

I just got word that Google Play has a HUGE sale on craft books going on right now through next Monday, 9/23. And my book, Picture Perfect Knits, is on…

Time Lapse Video: Clouds over Echo Park

Just wanted to share a time-lapse video I shot from my balcony this afternoon! I used my iPhone 5 and an app called LapseIt Pro. I hope you like it!

Cabled Giganto-Blanket Throw – Now Available!

For anyone who’s interested in purchasing a smaller, cabled version of the giganto-blanket, I just put it up for sale on Etsy. I’ll be adding this chart to the pattern…

Gone Quiltin’ – Baby Quilts for All!

It’s hot outside and my wrists hurt! This has been my basic lament/excuse for abandoning my knitting this summer. And it’s true—there’s heat waves happening all over, and I’ve been…

Photos of DTLA

Downtown LA has some of the best craft stores and fabric stores in the world. I thought I’d share some random photos. Enjoy! Most of these are from Moskatel’s and…