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Knitbits: Rhinebeck 2026

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After years of anticipation, I finally made it to NY Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck, NY on October 17, 2026. I had watched many knitters mention it in their podcasts and looked forward to that experience too. Rhinebeck is about 2.5 hours drive from where I live but for some reason or another I was unable to go there. This year it happened and it was a wonderful experience.

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I was there for about five hours and it wasn’t enough time to see and do all the things. I was able to get a copy of a book by Patty Lyons signed, met Toni of Tlyarncrafts, chatted with other knitters while waiting in long lines, went to the antique museum, saw sheep, alpacas etc.

There were long lines to purchase yarn and food which was a bit overwhelming. I got yarn from Cozy Color Works, some souvenirs, and maple syrup.

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I wore my Rhinebeck 2026 sweater knit from an alpaca cotton tweed blend yarn from Knitpal. This budget friendly, light DK weight yarn was knit using US Size #6 circular knitting needle. The pattern is a custom top down Raglan sleeve pullover. It is quite warm but I still needed a jacket over the sweater since it was cold and windy that day.

Close-up of a hand-knitted sweater displayed on a mannequin, showcasing a textured knit design in warm colors.
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The making of my Rhinebeck 2026 Sweater:


The drive to Rhinebeck was lovely and scenic with the trees displaying their colorful autumn leaves. There were so many things that I didn’t get the time to do but I am grateful that I was able to go to the NY Sheep and Wool Festival this year. It was a memorable trip. Next time I will try to go for the weekend to get the complete Rhinebeck experience.

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Knitbits: Introducing Knitting and Crochet Tidbits

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Welcome to Knitting and Crochet Tidbits!

Here you will find my musings on knitting and crochet, book reviews, news, or any other fiber related topics of interest all served in bite sized bits.

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My Knitting Journey:

Knitting became an obsessive hobby of mine in 2010. Little did I know all the different paths this hobby of mine would lead me to. At first knitting was mostly a solitary activity that engaged my mind and provided comfort and a sense of healing during challenging times. I spent many hours knitting blankets, scarves, sweaters etc., exploring and learning new stitch patterns, as well as discovering and enjoying knitting podcasts and tutorials.

Then I joined Ravelry in 2014 and found myself connected to an online community of like-minded individuals who shared the same enthusiasm for the craft of knitting. My first project page on Ravelry was the Autumn Raglan Cardigan. This cardigan is one of my favorites and still a part of my winter wardrobe.

An orange knitted cardigan displayed on a dress form, featuring a V-neck, long sleeves, and three buttons down the front.
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I was so captivated by the knitting blogs and podcasts that I started my own blog called Coffee Tea or Knits.

“To Knit or To Knot” was my first blog post followed by eight more posts about various knitting topics and projects.

Eventually I renamed the blog in December 2015 with “Coffee Tea or Knits is now Coffee Tea Knits” as the first post along with Piece by Piece Blanket knitting project (shown below) and “Product vs Process Knitter” knitting topic.

A knitted blanket with concentric squares in alternating light pink and lavender colors placed on a wooden floor.
A knitted blanket with a geometric pattern featuring concentric squares in shades of pink and lavender, placed on a wooden floor.
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Over the years, Instagram (@coffeetea_knits), knit-alongs, crochet, weaving, tutorial videos and free pattern posts became part of my knitting journey. This year I also opened Ravelry and Etsy shops, where I offer knitting and crochet pattern PDFs.

If I had been told in 2010 what I would be doing in 2026, I would have been quite incredulous. Yet here I am, with knitting tidbits still amazed, still fascinated by the versatile craft of knitting and crochet. What started as a simple hobby that brought me comfort and healing has grown into something so much more. The community of fellow knitters and crocheters I’ve met has continued to fuel my interest and joy of knitting and crochet.

I would love to hear about your knitting and crochet journey. Please share in the comments below.

Thank you and stay tuned for more knitbits.

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