Moon Chronicles

This article is part of our monthly Moon Chronicles series, connecting celestial events with your favorite fiber arts. The Moon has been a timeless partner in creativity — a quiet observer of every first cast-on, every dropped stitch, and every completed project that warmed both hands and hearts. We can’t ignore the calming effect and inspiration it offers; its gentle glow seems to mirror the rhythm of our craft — steady, patient, and ever-evolving. Whether you’re spinning, knitting, or crocheting under its light, the Moon reminds us that creativity, like its phases, is always in motion. The Beaver Moon and the Season...

As Summer begins its slow fade into fall – at least in the Northern Hemisphere- the full moon on August 9th, highlights the richness of this season by being a Supermoon. This makes it appear larger than it is and brighter, as well. It’s an illusion, but it seems fitting as Summer slows down. The August moon was named the Sturgeon Moon by the Algonquin Indians in recognition of the ancient fish species that were easily caught in late Summer. The Sturgeon is also symbolic of persistence and wisdom since it has survived for multiple millennia thanks to its adaptive...

The Pink Moon is due on April 12, 2025. The full moon marks the shift to warm weather and for knitters and crocheters, the subtle shift to lightweight projects. And, like always, we’re back with the inspiration to make the most of the moon with our Lantern Moon handcrafted collection of knitting needles, crochet hooks and accessories. The month of April is filled with color as spring blooms and blossoms take center stage in our yards, parks, and consciousness. As the first full Spring month takes hold, the ground warms up, plants and flowers poke through and new growth is...

What, exactly, is a “Gibbous Moon”? A gibbous moon has more than one phase. The waxing gibbous is a phase of the moon when more than half of the moon is illuminated, but not yet a full moon. You might think of it as a moon on the ascendency. This phase symbolizes growth, intention, and hope, setting the stage for what you wish to achieve in the coming lunar cycle. The waning Gibbous moon, when the lit portion of the moon is decreasing in size, is said to be a time for reflection, gratitude, and letting go. All this moon “study” has...