A chevron ripple throw shows off crisp color transitions and a satisfying center double decrease. This post covers knitting that chevron pattern, then digs into stitch definition as a technique on its own. It also covers trying simple colorwork on a snowflake hat. Switching to the magic loop method finishes …
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Toe up socks give you something no top down sock can: a perfect custom fit, checked on your own foot as you knit. Cast on at the toe, try the sock on as you go, and turn the heel exactly where your foot says to. This tutorial walks you through …
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When we talked about the Snow Speckled Hat yesterday, it made me think about how we knit hats. Getting down to the nuts and bolts of knitting, you have to knit a hat in the round (unless you’re seaming up one side). When the circular needles fit all the way …
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Knitting for your Electronics I know, it used to be sugarplums dancing in people’s heads, but now we have dreams of smart phones and tablets for Christmas. One of the best accessories for these gifts is the gift of protection and we can make charging more convenient while we’re at …