This is probably something I should have mentioned back when we were talking about unfinished project triage, but I only just thought of it today while I was cleaning up some projects that had landed on my dresser.
When you’ve … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: How to Sew a Shoulder Seam
There’s one seaming situation that’s not covered by mattress stitch as we’ve talked about it so far (well, there are actually lots of situations that might not be covered by mattress stitch, but it’s a common finishing technique), and that’s … Read More...
If You Don’t Like Swatching, Read This
I don’t know if you know that I’m a pretty big proponent of swatching, but I am. I understand the need to get to know a yarn before you use it, enjoy the time playing with a stitch pattern or … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Mattress Stitch
I think when so many people said they were interested in information on finishing, what they really wanted to know, at least in part, was how to seam together knit pieces so they look their best. And if you’re working … Read More...
Practice I-Cord with These Fun Mug Rugs
Here’s a wee little stash-busting project from Make Ready blog that’s great for people learning to make I-cord or just those who love coffee and tea.
It’s a spiral of I-cord worked with roving inside for extra insulation and with … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: How to Block Lace
Yesterday we talked in general about how and why to block knitting projects, but there’s one case in which blocking is not optional, and that’s with lace knitting.
If you’ve knit lace before you may remember your first lace project … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Blocking Options
I will admit that I don’t always block all of my knitting projects, so I’m still impressed at how much better things look when I do.
Blocking is a really helpful step in finishing if you’re going to be sewing … Read More...
More Basketweave in This Simple Headband
The other day I shared a scarf worked in basketweave, and if you’re a fan of that simple pattern here’s another accessory for you to try.
This Basketweave Earwarmer/headband from Craft of the Month Club is a quick and … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Weaving in Ends
One little thing that can trip people up when they’re finishing a knit item is how to weave in the ends. I guess that’s because there’s no universally approved right way to do it (as with so much else in … Read More...
Knitting and the Olympics
There’s no question that knitters love the Olympics, if for no other reason than that they allow us to sit for hours in front of the television, knitting, in the name of patriotism. But knitting and the Games are connected … Read More...
Arm Knitting Revisited
Since I last wrote about arm knitting it seems like it’s become an even bigger craze. Vickie Howell got kind of obsessed and has figured out how to arm knit and arm crochet and was featured on “The Today Show”… Read More...
Another Fun Pattern to Show Your Olympic Spirit
The other day I shared a collection of knitting patterns you could use to help celebrate the Winter Olympics, and I just got sent one more you might be interested in.
The Team Spirit Hat by Melanie Smith of … Read More...
Super Sweet Mittens to Knit
Kat over at Just Crafty Enough has a great goal for 2014: designing a pair of mittens every month. Her February pattern is sweet and romantic but still warmish. They’re pretty and have a bit of lace, so they’re not … Read More...
Knit a Super Simple Basketweave Scarf
I love basketweave knitting patterns. There’s something so simple and yet satisfying about these stitch patterns, and they’re pretty darn warm, too.
The classic is just to knit, say, 4 stitches, then purl 4 stitches across a piece, do that … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Getting Motivated
I think the hardest thing about tackling your unfinished projects is just getting motivated to do them. There’s a reason you didn’t finish them in the first place, and it can be hard to get excited about them again when … Read More...
Finishing Workshop: Finishing Triage
Now that you’ve decided which projects you want to finish and which ones you don’t (and hopefully dealt with those you didn’t want to finish quickly and without regret) it’s time to decide how you’re going to go about finishing … Read More...
Knitting Patterns – Mitts for Your Sweetheart
There are all sorts of great patterns with hearts on them that would make great presents for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Today I’m taking a look at some pretty mitts, projects that you might just still have time to knit … Read More...
Finishing Month: Should You Finish or Frog that Project?
Hello, and welcome to Finishing Month! Another popular New Year’s resolution (after stash busting) was the desire to finish more projects and/or to know how to finish those projects well. This may be a slightly shorter series than the last, … Read More...
Knits to Celebrate the Olympics
The Winter Olympics are right around the corner, and if you’d like to celebrate with knitting there are lots of options available, from knitting the Olympic rings on a project to using your knitting to cheer on your favorite team.… Read More...
Knitting Patterns- Knit a Scarf with Hearts
Now that it’s February it’s really time to start any knitting you might want to do for Valentine’s Day. But the good news is there are lots of projects you still have time to complete.
Are you looking for a … Read More...