The Kenyarn Blog

"Balance is key". A phrase heard all too often in today's fast paced and health trend obsessed world. Easier said than done, right? I've struggled for as long as I can remember with balancing habits of both physical and mental health with work and recreation. I'm famous for going through short bursts of physical exercise, then retreating back into my normal routine. In graduate school, I had my running phase. I would run 4 miles x four times a week and not think twice about it. Then, as soon as school started; I'd stop cold turkey. Recently, I joined a local...

I have a confession.  I am addicted to bags. All bags, really. Backpacks, satchels, tote bags, and even duffle bags. When I traveled to Italy in college I saved my money the entire trip just so that when I arrived at the Florence leather markets, I could buy a backpack. It's also no secret that I love the fiber arts. When it comes to this craft, it can get pretty tricky to travel with your stash AND your supplies without all of a sudden finding yourself standing in the middle of LaGuardia wrapped up in yarn. It's very obvious that Jimmy Bean's Wool...

  Hey Friends of Kenyarn!    Thank you all so much for your interest and support for the Astrologishawl!   I created the Astrologishawl out of my own passion for astrology, self-discovery, and fiber arts.   Initially, my intent was to create twelve individual colourways representative of each zodiac sign. What my idea lacked, however, was a purposeful vessel for execution. The astrologishawl was born when I combined this collection with my first ever knitwear design. I knew from the beginning that this needed to be more than just a set of colourways. The Astrologishawl design is comprised of three...

Hi Friends, Thanks for stopping by! I am looking for a small group of sample knitters interested in working up fiber from my shop into knitwear to be featured on my page, website, and blog. In return you will be supplied with a free pattern of your choice and full kit of yarn equal to the pattern/yardage you are asked to work up. If you are interested, please answer the following questions and submit three professional photos of your work. Once reviewed, I will contact you via email with more details regarding deadlines. Thanks in advance! ---------- Name: Instagram Handle...

  Today is a very exciting day. Months ago, I submitted a short description of my work and a handful of photos to @the.hook.nook for a chance to be featured in THNLife Blog. Weeks later in the middle of a snow storm, I received an email letting me know I was selected as a guest author. Remember the scene where Elle Woods gets into Harvard? That reaction, x 7. This blog sheds light on what making means to me and how it’s influenced my mental health over the past few years. This topic is so personal to me and has...