Let’s check out what Steve has been up to on his blog, “It Takes Balls To Knit” (www.ittakesballstoknit.com) That time of year …. » it takes balls to knit! This is the time of year that most people refer to as the “Dog Days of Summer”. Most knitters don’t think…
Is Pet Hair an unwelcome embellishment to your knitting projects? Check out Michelle’s blog, ‘Stitches be Slippin’, to see some of her ideas. Technical Tuesday: Knitting and Pet Hair Every knitter who has a furry pet struggles with pet hair in their knitting. When I was first starting out it…
Midsummer sock yarn adventures | Knitting to Stay Sane Greetings dear blog friends! I have spent the last two weeks doing a combination of travelling and sitting on the couch nursing a cold (picked up while doing the travelling). The travelling was goo…
Today, let’s check in with Glenna, at her blog ‘Knitting to Stay Sane’ at crazyknittinglady.wordpress.com. Midsummer sock yarn adventures | Knitting to Stay Sane Greetings dear blog friends! I have spent the last two weeks doing a combination of travelling and sitting on the couch nursing a cold (picked up while…
Let’s check out what Michelle has been up to on her blog, ‘Stitches Be Slippin’ (www.stitchesbeenslippin) Technical Tuesday: The Slipknot The past few Technical Tuesday’s have been a little heavier with colours and how to make them work, so today I am going back to basics. One thing that always…
Let’s’ catch up and see how Glenna is doing, at her blog, “Knitting to Stay Sane” (https://crazyknittinglady.wordpress.com/). Not quite done yet | Knitting to Stay Sane So, about a week ago I finished the Charlotte St. Cowl I was working on, a larger version of my original pattern. Or at…
When I first started knitting my tension was so tight all my garments could be considered bullet proof; some could even stand on their own. It wasn’t very long before my wrists started hurting; it was a repetitive stress injury. Rest, ice and time away from knitting helped, but it…
How to revamp a pincushion Doing some research about pincushions, I came across the technique of putting pins into a bar of soap. Not being an avid seamstress, I had never heard of this practice. My mother, an enthusiastic quilter, confirmed that sticking your pins into a bar of soap…
A fresh take on the re-usable shopping bag Re-usable shopping bags are becoming commonplace, since charging for plastic bags almost everyone has similar re-usable ones. Red Heart’s Cordial yarn has the strength to stand up to a large grocery trip and the style to look good at the mall. Cordial…
Sophisticated Table Top Embellishments This pattern for a linen stitch place mat and coaster are the one detail that really sets a tone for your dinner party. With the appearance of a woven fabric these place settings really add a touch of class to your dining room. Coaster Materials 1…
Red Heart’s Cordial yarn was originally designed with macramé in mind. This yarn has more of a ropey appearance and not a whole lot of stretch, which is ideal for some projects, but does take a bit of special care when you’re knitting with it. Here are 3 tips for…
When was the last time you discovered a dropped stitch in your knitting? If you’re a new knitter this might be a very stressful situation! But I can tell you that as knitter of more than 10 years, I still drop stitches from time to time. And, as long as…
In yesterday’s post, we demonstrated an alternative longtail cast on using two hands, which can be a simpler way to learn this cast on if the traditional method using one hand feels confusing at first. It’s also an easier way for young knitters with smaller hands to learn the longtail…
There’s a lot of variety in knitting world, but one of the things all knitting projects have in common is that your first step is always to cast on the stitches. So, knowing a few different cast on techniques is very useful! Last month we looked at the cable cast…
Have you ever finished a knitting project and done everything just right, only to discover it’s turned out much bigger or much smaller than you intended? So many of us have had that experience! There are a lot of ways we can end up with different results than the one…
Knit Lazy Daisy Socks by Lorraine Thompson from ANPTmag Issue 58. Practice textured floral stitch patterns and classic sock construction in a cheerful, witty design.
See the finished Sunshine Throw knit with Universal Yarn Mystical Marl! Sarah Dawn shares her thoughts on yarn substitution, striping, drape, and stash-busting success.
Learn the best ways to manage yarn ends in striped knitting projects like the Sunshine Throw using Universal Yarn Mystical Marl, from carrying yarn to weaving ends neatly.
Discover why stripes zigzag in lace knitting! Sarah Dawn explains how lace decreases affect striped fabric while knitting the Sunshine Throw in Mystical Marl yarn.
Learn how to stripe a lace blanket using Universal Yarn Mystical Marl. Sarah Dawn shares smart planning tips for color changes, stitch patterns, and stripe sizing.
Turn leftover Mystical Marl yarn into a cozy Sunshine Throw! Learn how to choose the right stash-busting blanket pattern and substitute yarn successfully.
Sue Sindrey knits the upper envelope panel for her pillow cover in UNIVERSAL YARN Thula, working staghorn cables with stockinette, then finishing with ribbing for overlap.
Knit honeycomb stitch in the round from the center out for a pillow cover using UNIVERSAL YARN Thula in Delphinium, Sue Sindrey shares m1 increases, and cable repeats.
Explore UNIVERSAL YARN Thula’s shine and stitch definition with honeycomb and cable swatches as Sue Sindrey designs an envelope-style pillow cover, 18-inch square, in Delphinium.
Complete the Cozy Atlas Cardigan with finishing touches like weaving ends, sewing buttons, and blocking. See how Universal Yarn Linear blooms after washing.