KAL is knit a-long and CAL is crochet a-long. When Yahoo groups were a thing this was something that many of the crochet and knitwear designers were doing. My mom and I were part of many “a-longs”. Dishcloths, shawls, even sweaters. It is a great way to learn and have community, usually without ever leavingContinue reading “What is a K/CAL?”
Category Archives: knit
Aloe Wish Hiss
This will be an on-going series in addition to my weekly blog post. The category is “Aloe Wish Hiss” and I will link to it at the beginning of each entry in case you missed something. I am going to design a sweater that is a layering piece. Even though I live in the desertContinue reading “Aloe Wish Hiss”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Swatch Your Beginning and Ending First
Before starting on your next project, swatch. We all know this, few of us do it but recently I learned a valuable lesson about swatching. I had swatched for this particular project, a lot. I’ve been swatching this thing since June and here it is the end of August, as I write, and I finallyContinue reading “Swatch Your Beginning and Ending First”
Picking Up Stitches to Knit
Knowing how to pick up and knit/purl stitches is a valuable skill that is pretty simple to learn. Most knitters worry about leaving holes when they pick up stitches. That is a legit concern but there is an easy way around that to give you the assurance and confidence that your finished work will lookContinue reading “Picking Up Stitches to Knit”
Stitching on the Go!
The above title can have more than one meaning. I going to talk about three different situations that you might find yourself in and want to have your stitching along with you. For the best experience a little planning can go a long way. For each of the three scenarios I will share a photoContinue reading “Stitching on the Go!”
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