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”
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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!”
Caring for Your Body While Stitching
While stitching has many health benefits, it can be hard on our bodies if we aren’t intentional and careful. I know many of you have probably heard this before, but are you listening? Have you applied what you’ve heard? In this convenient, everything-at-your-fingertips-on-your-phone world, it has become all too easy to sit in one placeContinue reading “Caring for Your Body While Stitching”
Lace Knitting or Knitted Lace?
Is there really a difference? Well, actually, yes there is. But does it really matter? Meh, depends on what you’re doing and who you ask. I think it matters to know the difference and then use the correct terminology when referring to the project that you are working on in a written format such asContinue reading “Lace Knitting or Knitted Lace?”
Sometimes, it’s just not time.
This is not the time for me to work on the crocheted sock adventure. It is still something I am curious about but it isn’t grabbing my attention right now like some other ideas that I have. Therefore, I have decided to put the project away, carefully. I want to retain the info I haveContinue reading “Sometimes, it’s just not time.”
Bag of Tricks Lesson 2
Much of the end of Lesson 2 reminded me of my Math, Yes, Math class that I have taught many times at festivals and yarn shops. It is showing you how to use the info you gain from your swatch and make it work to educate you on what adjustments to make to a patternContinue reading “Bag of Tricks Lesson 2”
Swatching and then Reclaiming Yarn From a Swatch
I feel like I am following in someone else’s footsteps time-wise as I write this. I’ve had the idea for a while to write this post but wanted it to be in the correct order with the other swatching posts. Edie Eckman recently wrote a post about reclaiming yarn from UFOs and WIPs and that’sContinue reading “Swatching and then Reclaiming Yarn From a Swatch”
Swatching
A couple of weeks ago when I wrote the post about Gauge vs. Tension I said that I would write another post and share some details about swatching, so here we are. There are many crocheters and knitters who don’t like swatching and never do it. Swatching is still stitching, I’m not sure why weContinue reading “Swatching”
First Row After Cast On
I thought that sharing a photo of what the first row looks like after cast on would be helpful to know that you’re on the right track. I have made a swatch of garter and stockinette for each technique that I have shared. There is also a link to the video tutorial if it hasContinue reading “First Row After Cast On”
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