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Jane Austen Double Feature
Here's a great weekend for you: two movies full of love, heartbreak, and regret.
Putting the Blocks in Socks and Blocks
The deliciously aimless knitting of summer can turn into a beautiful blanket.
Self-Care in Fiction
Good reads for the splendid isolation of a lawn chair.
The Care and Feeding of Handknit Socks
Knowledge is power! How do knitters care for their handknit socks? You might be surprised to see the results of our survey of 2,300 knitters. (OK, or not.)
Lorna Simpson, Wow
Clicking on a link leads to an encounter with a Brooklyn artist.
Knit to This Hero: Karida Collins
We already knew that Karida Collins is a hero. It's nice to see her mighty fundraising recognized by GoFundMe.
Independence Day
"Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to us?"
Alternative Yarn Auditioning
Is it a scarf or a wearable swatch? The answer is yes. Plus: it's time for FREE U.S. SHIPPING in the MDK Shop! Come on in and enjoy!
In Praise of the Triangular Shawl
You start with 4 stitches, and before you know it, you're knitting all kinds of crazy stuff.
Socks, Plus S’Mores: A Warning
Three months in, the socks are flowing and the s'mores are getting weird.