Given current events and Sharona’s last post, I wanted to revisit my 2014 post “Craftivism – Activism for Makers.” Craftivism is having a moment in the spotlight because of all the pussyhats so many people knit for … Read more >
Over the summer, Sharona held some brainstorming events with faculty and staff to see what directions they wanted our maker events to go in. One idea that came out of those sessions was the idea of a maker “track.” These … Read more >
A few months ago I posted about my plans for running my first crochet workshop. I was full of brilliant ideas: I’d taught another librarian to crochet so that she could help out with teaching newcomers; I’d put together … Read more >
Tomorrow I’m leading Penfield Library’s first-ever Crochet 101 workshop. I’ve taught a person or two to crochet over the years, but only individuals; I’ve never had to work with a group before. Since I’m now deep into preparation mode, here’s … Read more >
The past week has left me feeling dissatisfied with the world, and thinking I ought to do something about it. I’m not much of one for shouting or joining loud, noisy groups, but I am a maker and a crafter. … Read more >
This weekend, I came across YALSA’s Making in the Library Toolkit. If you haven’t seen this yet, it’s well worth a look. This is a free PDF that has tips on getting buy-in, starting partnerships, suggested projects including
Hello world, and greetings from New York City! I’ve been here on a brief vacation, and while that *has* involved normal(ish) New York City vacation things, it has also involved the penultimate step in a project that I began almost … Read more >
Let’s talk about math, shall we? Specifically, here’s a question for you: If I draw a straight line, and then draw a point next to that line, how many lines can you draw through that point that will be parallel … Read more >
The real attraction in this is for when you’re traveling. I always worry that airport security will confiscate scissors, but if I don’t have any way of cutting my yarn, I’m pretty limited in the projects I can bring along
Easy-to-grip handle with several sizes of hook that can be swapped out and attached to it.
My mom likes to crochet, but she was complaining about how she always had to stop after a