Archive for the ‘Knitting’ Category

Book Happiness

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

I purchased 3 books: Sweater Design in Plain English, Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet, and Knitting Without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-to-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes.

Don’t spit on your yarn

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

Different ways to join yarn (includes felting, joining, and more).

Cast-on… for now

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

Different provisional cast-on techniques are explored.

Making your mark-ers

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

How to make your own stitch markers using beads and common jewelry making materials (for knitting or crochet).

Twisted knits

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Why for some people following patterns results in twisted stitches or increases and decreases slanted the wrong way. Combined vs. Western knitting is explored.

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