Knit, Blog & Be Happy! — blog

Let's take a deep dive into the shelves at Monarch and feature some of our favorite plant-based and wool-free alternatives.  Isager Trio 2 - 50% linen/flax; 30% cotton, 20% tencel With the softness of your favorite t-shirt, Isager Trio 2 is a great all-season yarn—perfect for garments and accessories alike. Linen and cotton are blended with a touch of Lycocell (tencel) into a yarn that holds a nice heft, drapes softly, and provides beautiful stitch definitions. Great on its own, it works well held together as well as paired with other Isager yarns for endless combinations. Saltkrakan Tee by Sari Nordlund - Fabulous sweater;...

Many of us will be traveling this summer, whether by car, train or plane.  As we move into the “travel” season, it is a good time to cover some travel tips for taking our knitting or crochet projects with us. Select a project that is easy for you to work on while traveling. You might be chatting with friends or need to pick the project up and put it down numerous times. This is not the time for intricate charts or involved stitch patterns. Take a project that is light in color. The lighting on planes and in hotel rooms tends...

What goes together with some knitting and tea?  A yummy baked treat, of course!  As someone who loves to bake, I also love to swap recipes so when Jenn (our web wrangler) sent me her delicious pumpkin bread recipe, we decided to share with you all, too!  Pop this easy-to-follow recipe into the oven and gather your knitting for a cozy & yummy fall morning.   This pumpkin bread is brimming with extra goodness packed inside!  Dried cranberries, rolled oats, pepitas and walnuts make this autumn treat extra delicious.  Pop this easy-to-follow recipe into the oven and gather your knitting for a...