More than once I have been out and about stitching, or just being lazy in my chair at home, and needed a tool that I didn’t have in my bag or readily available. In these moments I get creative and use what I have with me. Most recently I decided that what I was makingContinue reading “Creative Stitching Substitutes”
Author Archives: Azariah Fibre Arts
Special Time Project
I have recently learned the value of having a project that is only worked on at certain times, such as the weekend or evenings. As a fiber artist, all of the work I do, both as a designer and an editor, revolves around knitting and crochet. To help me not get bored I need someContinue reading “Special Time Project”
Love Knot a.k.a. Solomon’s Knot
The Love Knot, also known as Solomon’s knot is a fun lacy crochet stitch. It only requires basic crochet knowledge and is a great way to cover a large area with a small amount of yarn. The Love Knot can be worked flat or in the round. You can begin a piece with it orContinue reading “Love Knot a.k.a. Solomon’s Knot”
Smoother Purling
When I learned to knit and then purl I was irritated by the difference in my purl stitches on the front side of my work when making stockinette. I tried my hardest to pull those stitches tighter. It got to the point, my mom still makes fun sometimes, that I disliked purling and would changeContinue reading “Smoother Purling”
5 Best Practices for Pattern Writing
Even if you aren’t a designer, don’t click away, this post is also helpful for stitchers looking for a new pattern to make. This is not a complete list but some key things to look for. This post is about the simple things that can make the stitcher’s experience better. Designers, what things do youContinue reading “5 Best Practices for Pattern Writing”
Carrying Yarn in Rows, Crochet
Some patterns will be more enjoyable, less ends to weave in, if the yarn is carried and not cut. However, you want to do this in a way that doesn’t distract from the beauty of the piece. The easiest way to do that is in a piece that has an edging. It is possible toContinue reading “Carrying Yarn in Rows, Crochet”
Alternating Cable Cast On and Bind Off
While it is labeled the “alternating” cable cast on, you can use this cast on to make those first stitches on the needle be cast on in pattern. If you have a mix of knits and purls this is a great cast on to use to achieve the look of the stitch needed, where needed.Continue reading “Alternating Cable Cast On and Bind Off”
Executing a Project Successfully
How many times have you been so excited to start a new project? I know I have. Especially when I just bought a new book, downloaded a pattern or received some great new yarn. That bug hits when I go stash diving for another skein for a current project and I have to exercise someContinue reading “Executing a Project Successfully”
Carrying Yarn in Crochet
Sometimes when working with more than one color in crochet, I’m thinking stripes, it is more practical, and economic, to carry the yarn and not cut it until you are finished with it. Cutting the yarn creates more ends to weave in, very few of us actually enjoy that, and it often uses more yarnContinue reading “Carrying Yarn in Crochet”
Airing Out Woollies
About once or twice a year, depending on when I think about it, I air out my woollies, refresh the mothballs and move things around. This is to head off the moths, check for damage, deal with an infestation if needed and switch things out for the season. I will post in future about howContinue reading “Airing Out Woollies”
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