In knitting there are dozens of ways to hide short rows. I’m working my way through Carol Feller’s in depth study of short rows and that starts with a side-by-side comparison of four different methods. For me I can live with the first, I like the next two, and I kind of, sort of hate the last.
Short rows are a powerful technique in knitting and modern designers are using it more and more. In most patterns the instructions simply say “wrap and turn” and “pick up the wrap”. There is more to it than that. Lots more. So this weekend I’m diving into an extended course on short rows and I hope you’ll be intrigued enough to dive in with me.
Chromatism. Its what you can knit from just one ball of Chroma yarn. Have a free pattern for a lace cowl.
Here is a free tutorial for knitting simple flowers. Use them as applique, as broaches, or just to make your world bloom in color.
My shawl has reached the stage where I have no progress to show. Progress has been made. But its hidden, scrunched up, and only I can see it. Its that special zone where in I am alone with the knitting.
From box opening, to knitting, to analysis; an independent review of a kit from We Are Knitters. And if you like what you see they gave me a discount code for your first order to pass on.
Big knits are fun knits. But big needles are awkward at first so here is a quick guide to get you knitting and knitting BIG!
I’ve knitted up my Blueberry MuffinSsnood (cowl) and I did it in one sitting, on the clock. Just how long does it take to finish a project in extra bulky weight yarn? Well, that’s what I wanted to find out.
My new knit pattern - Cadence. Its a scarf long enough to wear looped and wide enough to drape and pin. Its my mega scarf. And of course I have a coupon good for one free download for my readers!
I got yarn in the mail. I actually got more than that. I got a whole kit from We Are Knitters. They are all about the kits. Each one is […]
