Knit, Blog & Be Happy!

I typically do not make new year’s resolutions, but rather I look to intentions for the coming year…watch my water intake, exercise, and unplug from my phone and computer every day. In that same light, I always think about my knitting intentions for the New Year. What would I like to learn, improve upon and complete in 2020? This process starts with looking back and doing a bit of organizing.  I start by taking out all of my knitting bags (I have just a few) and looking at each project.  Is this a project I want to continue working on in...

A number of our friends have asked us to re-cap our while we stitch away section We think it will be fun to look back at what kept us busy throughout this unusual time. Let's start with the first 6 weeks of our "Knit and Be Well" newsletters March 19th -  We asked or friends to share what they are doing to keep busy while spending quiet time at home.  Here are some of the suggestion we received in response.  Hopefully you will find something new to enjoy! (Please note, have not personally tested all of these out!)Watch - The Crown -...

As Monarch Knitting opens our new web-store, we decided to create a space dedicated to inspiration.  Our Knit Notes will feature yarns and projects we love - or hope to knit. We will also show off our store samples and provide notes on the projects for your reference.  We are really excited to have a space to highlight the collections of some of our designer friends and vendors. It will be a virtual trunk show that you can peruse from the comfort of your home.  We will also chat about events, classes and fun happenings online and in the brick and mortar shop.   Whether you live...