Category Archives: HOW TO
The Beadle Needle
First off, you probably want to know what it is. The Beadle Needle is used to place beads on knit stitches while knitting. It has a little hook at one end to help grab the yarn and hold it in
The Beadle Needle
First off, you probably want to know what it is. The Beadle Needle is used to place beads on knit stitches while knitting. It has a little hook at one end to help grab the yarn and hold it in
The importance of Gauge (and how to figure out what it is exactly)
I came across this link from knitpicks this morning. They go through a good explanation of Gauge, what it is, and how to create your own Gauge Swatch. I cannot tell you forcefully enough how important correct gauge is on most projects, like
The importance of Gauge (and how to figure out what it is exactly)
I came across this link from knitpicks this morning. They go through a good explanation of Gauge, what it is, and how to create your own Gauge Swatch. I cannot tell you forcefully enough how important correct gauge is on most projects, like
Help with purchasing little things
Donate via Paypal Above is a Donate button to my paypal account. All I’m asking for is a little help in purchasing things to help keep this blog going: like gluten free cookbooks, gluten free flours, and other gluten free
Help with purchasing little things
Donate via Paypal Above is a Donate button to my paypal account. All I’m asking for is a little help in purchasing things to help keep this blog going: like gluten free cookbooks, gluten free flours, and other gluten free
Yarn toys!
For the holidays, I got three tools to make my knitting a little easier for dyeing: a Niddy Noddy, an Amish yarn swift and a Knit Picks knitting ball winder. I found a neat, simple, CHEAP trick to keep the
Yarn toys!
For the holidays, I got three tools to make my knitting a little easier for dyeing: a Niddy Noddy, an Amish yarn swift and a Knit Picks knitting ball winder. I found a neat, simple, CHEAP trick to keep the
Use the resources you have at hand!
I was at Jo-Ann’s the other day, and a few knitting and crochet books caught my eye. Like most everyone else, I am on a limited budget for my knitting hobby, so I checked my local library to see if
Use the resources you have at hand!
I was at Jo-Ann’s the other day, and a few knitting and crochet books caught my eye. Like most everyone else, I am on a limited budget for my knitting hobby, so I checked my local library to see if
WOW! Craftyyarncouncil has a LOAD of information!
Here is most of their information in PDF Format. Enjoy!!
WOW! Craftyyarncouncil has a LOAD of information!
Here is most of their information in PDF Format. Enjoy!!
A Very Beautiful Cable Cross pattern I found!!
I needed a 28 stitch wide Cable Stitch, and I found this one called Saxton Braid. Since it is a 24 stitch wide, I’ll add 2 stitches to each side. I’m going to translate this into a knitting pattern cable
A Very Beautiful Cable Cross pattern I found!!
I needed a 28 stitch wide Cable Stitch, and I found this one called Saxton Braid. Since it is a 24 stitch wide, I’ll add 2 stitches to each side. I’m going to translate this into a knitting pattern cable
A little trick I learned..
ALWAYS make copies of your patterns and work from copies. That way you can mark up the copy without any problems (or feeling guilty about marking up the original pattern!). What I usually do when I buy a hard copy
A little trick I learned..
ALWAYS make copies of your patterns and work from copies. That way you can mark up the copy without any problems (or feeling guilty about marking up the original pattern!). What I usually do when I buy a hard copy
Backward Knitting! (Entrelac Knitting technique video)
It’s definitely different knitting forward THEN backward! but that is what the pattern says! Forward then Backward Knitting (links to where I posted the video on facebook)
Backward Knitting! (Entrelac Knitting technique video)
It’s definitely different knitting forward THEN backward! but that is what the pattern says! Forward then Backward Knitting (links to where I posted the video on facebook)
Stitch Guide!
Annie’s Catalog has this neat Stitch Guide that include stitches for more than just knit and crochet! Here is the link. This is the first time I’ve seen a stitch guide for Canvas Plastic and Cross Stitches! (Not that I’ve gone looking
Stitch Guide!
Annie’s Catalog has this neat Stitch Guide that include stitches for more than just knit and crochet! Here is the link. This is the first time I’ve seen a stitch guide for Canvas Plastic and Cross Stitches! (Not that I’ve gone looking
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