November , 2022
Brioche is a general term used for a variety of stitch patterns worked in similar ways with any knitting needle and yarn.
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.
Felting or Felt making is one of the oldest fiber arts. Lately, more and more knitters and crocheters have been experimenting with felting their work. The process of felting or fulling (the technically correct term) creates a strong, sturdy, water-resistant fabric.
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.
Cables are interesting stitch patterns. They have been a fashion statement for sweaters, hats, socks, mittens, scarves and pretty much anything. In fact, cable knit sweaters are big-screen hits that had so many knitters take out their knitting needles and the prized cable needle to make some men’s sweaters for the loved men in their lives.
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.
