Emily Foden of Viola Yarns has created a world full of beauty and whimsy. There is a nostalgia to her color palette that gently invites us to delve into memories of playing outdoors as a child... for me, it feels reminiscent of the changing of the seasons. Based in Moorseburg, Ontario, Emily ... View Post

It's another cosy snow day here in Salem, so it's the perfect day to kick off the Brae Cove Tunic knit-a-long! Sam Lamb, the amazing designer behind the tunic pattern, has made a detailed video walking us through the Invisible Provisional Cast-On. Maybe I'm a littttle too excited about this ... View Post

We are very, very excited to announce the Brae Cove Tunic knit-along! The KAL will kick off on March 9th and end on May 19th (it is a fingering weight project after all!) but to keep you all motivated and inspired, we will have bi-weekly giveaways -- from yarn goodies to needle sets and more -- ... View Post

We each make our clothes for many different reasons; some for sustainability and others for longevity, some for thriftiness and others for practicality. I make clothes not only because I love it, but also from a deep rooted frustration from what is presented for me to buy, as a twenty-six year ... View Post

Are you interested in joining us at our Spring and/or Fall Art Fairs? We would love to have you! You can find out more information about the Squam Art Fair, including dates, times, and submission info here. ... View Post

While not all of us celebrate Valentine's Day, I think it's still a marvelous reason to extend just a little extra love to everyone important in our lives, and the perfect week to get gushy and grateful about all the fantastic people that make Squam so utterly amazing (that's you!). So, this week ... View Post

It my pleasure to introduce the latest Squam knit pattern, the Brae Cove Tunic, designed by Sam Lamb.   She and Elizabeth worked so very diligently to make this gorgeous piece to come to life; to create what I describe as "the most warm, versatile, easy-to-wear, sock-for-my-body!" I hear ... View Post

photo credit :: ELIZABETH DUVIVIER "You can clear the land, plow the field, spread the fertilizer, and plant the corn. But you cannot make it rain. You cannot prevent an early frost. You cannot determine exactly what will happen in your life. The rain may or may not fall, but one thing is certain: ... View Post

Last Monday, my car was keyed in broad daylight whilst parked in my neighborhood. When I discovered the fresh, shiny scar running deeply along two panels, the tears that brimmed up were a mixture of anger, frustration, and lack of having anyone to blame. Without being able to point a finger at ... View Post