Knitting without Needles I really love doing technique posts and for this one I decided to learn something new and pass it on; arm knitting! When I tell people I knit there are a variety of different responses I get, but more and more frequently I’ve had people say they…
This week I’m test-driving two Red Heart Boutique yarns: Infinity and Twilight. At first glance they look very similar, but after working with them I realized they were very different. The fiber content and construction are diverse but they both have the metallic strand running through them, which gives them…
Summer just changed into Fall last week. This might be sad for some, but it makes me excited for the cooler weather. It’s also time to start thinking about planning for the holidays. Knitting on a deadline always makes me want to procrastinate, but I have learned several coping mechanisms…
In Monday’s post, one of the tips for knitting for babies was to make sure the buttons were sewn on securely. You don’t want to have one of the cutest, and irreplaceable, sweater buttons get pulled off and lost; or worse swallowed. Use these tips for button sewing and placement…
Knitting for children, especially babies, is one of the most addictive kinds of knitting you could find. Knitting tiny sweaters and blankets have all the fun of a regular garment with the added benefit of taking less time. Plus, they’re just too cute. However, here are 4 tips when knitting…