November , 2022
Brace yourselves and your loved ones for the winter months and knit the “Lava” project with us. It is a beginner- to intermediate-friendly cabled vest that is knitted bottom-up.
The cast on is the first step of the knitting project if you do not count the slip knot. You simply make stitches on your knitting needles with the yarn. These stitches do not count as a row or round as almost every pattern counts stitches from the row or round above.
If you are looking for a way to welcome a new one into your family, here is an idea that is sure to make everyone smile, including the new baby: Knit a Log Cabin Blanket.
Ask any knitter if they can do without stitch markers, and the answer will be a no. In fact, there will be many knitters who say that stitch markers are essential after of course, the yarn and knitting needles. Of all the knitting accessories in the craft collection, the stitch markers are the smallest but the most used.
The power of words is undeniable. Positive words have the power of change. In our previous blog, we discussed the power of inspirational words in our Mindful Collection. Mindful words encourage contemplation and improve people's well-being.
Knitting for your home is a pleasure. A beautiful expression of your creativity with any pair of knitting needles (single-pointed, double-pointed, fixed or interchangeable circulars) you have in your craft collection. A home is many things: A place where we take shelter and relax, where families are raised, pets are sheltered, food is made and rest is taken.
There are so many ways to cast on stitches for knitting. Any experienced knitter will know at least 3 ways to, but one of the most popular methods is the knitted cast on.
Choosing different colours for your knits is half of the fun. However, knitting stranded colourwork with two or more colours can challenge your eyesight quite a bit, especially when working with very light or dark yarn shades.
At some point in a knitter's life, the desire to knit a pair of socks hits home and she (or he) picks up a pair of knitting needles. There's something so special about the thought of knitting a cozy pair of socks, in your favorite color, for yourself or someone you love. To knit a pair of socks is a labor of love ?for your own two feet, as well as others.
A crochet magic ring is an innovative technique of the craft. You can crochet a magic ring with any crochet hook (single-ended, double-ended or even the unique Afghan/ Tunisian). The magic ring is known by many names such as a magic circle or magic loop (there is one in knitting too), all of which refer to the method of making a closed ring.
