Blog: a knit of good fortune
A Free Fro All
This month, fortuknit celebrates Juneteenth. Open up for Mallorie’s connection to the holiday and find out how fortuknit will be celebrating this year. Plus, a new item just in time for Freedom Day. And, a chance to shop in person! Don’t miss this!
You Gotta be Sheepin’ Me!
This month, fly to London, UK with fortuknit Chief Creative Officer, Mallorie. Then…take a road trip to New Friendship, Maryland for the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival! This month’s blog post is sheeping up to be a shear delight.
Springing into Vision
Mallorie is back and it’s birthday month!! We’re looking ahead and springing into vision. Check out some of March happenings—vision boards, yarn crawls, and Philly scene food! Happy Spring!
I Love Ewe
Chief Creative Officer of fortuknit is back with a Valentine’s Day twist on the continuation of last month’s topic: ewe! Plus, some interesting fiber history, a trip down memory lane, and a few hints about things to come to the fortuknit shop!
New Year, New Ewe
fortuknit Chief Creative Officer, Mallorie, reflects on the past year for fortuknit and celebrates a huge milestone for the brand. With the New Year comes gratitude, achievements, and celebration as she prepares for the exciting journey ahead. We’re also tackling yarn fiber characteristics, uses, and care tips in this post to empower fortuknit readers with knowledge about yarn choices when shopping at fortuknit.com.
A Visit from St. Knitcolas
fortuknit’s December blog recaps our 2nd Annual S’mores & Pours Trunk Show. Plus, we’re getting ready for all of the fortuknit holiday orders. Beautiful and cute surprises inside!
Did Someone Say Trunk Show?
The 2nd Annual fortuknit S’mores & Pours Trunk Show is just weeks away! Get excited with us and read about what you can expect for this year’s event. Tell everyone you know! You won’t want to miss this year’s Trunk Show.
The Haunting at fortuknit Lane
This month, Mallorie shares a tale of unexpected knitted spooks in "The Haunting at fortuknit Lane." Planning a Halloween-themed baby shower for twin girls, Mallorie stumbles upon a ghoulishly cute ghost pattern and what begins as innocent needlework takes a whimsical turn when Mallorie finds herself entangled in inexplicable happenings.
DPNs: Dangerous Pointy Needles
Read the dangerous tale of knitting with double-pointed needles on fortuknit’s September blog post.
Let’s Get Together
At your wit’s end with yarn ends? Let’s get together and discuss some of my favorite joining methods. Plus, get progress pics on bright-colored pullover that’s currently on the needles!
Joy & Pain
I’m baaaack! Come check out this “catch-up” blog. This month is all about where knitting and self-care meet. And…there’s some fun surprises as you read. Happy July, fortuknit friends!
And the Winner is…!
Mallorie announces the winner of the St. Jude Knit & Fundraise Challenge giveaway from fortuknit and tells the story behind the project's inspiration
Here for the Cake
Mallorie reflects over the past year and shares her experience being a first-time small business owner as she celebrates 1 year with fortuknit
Challenges
This month, Mallorie gets personal, sharing her firsthand experience with a challenge she faced at a young age, and how she’s using her gift of knitting to take on new challenges to help children.
All You Knit is Love
This month, Chief Creative Officer, Mallorie Medley, writes to you from Barcelona, Spain. It’s a knit and travel blog combo with stories and photos that represent Mallorie’s love for travel, Spain, and knitting. Happy Love Month!
Work in Progress
fortuknit Chief Creative Officer, Mallorie Medley, reflects on the past year and shares important news and updates for the year to come. Happy New Year!
Basketfuls of Blessings
Happy holidays from fortuknit! Read about November happenings and how you can join fortuknit in blessing others this holiday season.
Falling for Color
Get all the fall feels with our November blog post. Color theory, knitalongs, and national knit-a-sweater month. Grab your hot cocoa and cozy up with this month’s read.
Tay-HE-doe
This month, travel with Mallorie to the Spanish-speaking countries she’s visited, learn about knitting and fiber arts in the Latinx community, and play along in a fun game to learn some knitting Spanish!
Knittherapy
Knitting is therapeutic and can be a real source of relaxation. In this month’s blog we’ll explore how knitting is not only a creative outlet, but it has both physical and mental health benefits.