Crochet Simple Flowers
Its spring time and the first flowers are blooming… but not fast enough for me. So I’m making mine own, simple crochet flowers.
We Are Knitters - a product review
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.
Time to Knit!
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.
Yarn in the mail - a box opening
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 […]
Two Ways to Knit a Garter Stitch Tab
Here is a quick and free tutorial on how to knit the garter stitch tab - which is how all those gorgeous triangular shawls get started.
How to Spin Silk in to Yarn
Join me as I happily spin up some 100% hand painted silk roving. Here is everything you need to know to successfully spin silk into yarn.
How To Cast On with Two Colors
Here is a free video tutorial that will have you casting on with two colors is no time at all. Its easier than you might think.
Using the Backside of a Chain - a Better Start in Crochet
Instead of putting your first row in the usual way, flip that base chain over! You’ll have a starting edge to match your finishing edge.
Learning to Knit All Over Again - Using a Knit Sheath
A knit sheath is a tool used to support the right hand needle and all boss knitters back in the day had one. They could knit and walk and carry 50 tonnes of stuff on their back. I’ll never be tough enough to carry 50 tonnes of stuff but I am getting pretty good with a knit sheath.
How to Pick Up and Knit
I’m always playing with yarn but on Sunday’s I turn on the camcorder, play with yarn, and I call it “teaching”! This Sunday let’s do some pick up and knits. I have an easy, one-needle method I want to show you and I explain how to place those pick-ups so that your new edge comes out nice and even.