Because Mistakes are Opportunities in Disguise
Knitter Karen Interchangeable knitting needle sets have replaced circular knitting needle sets, like this one, for many good reasons. I use interchangeable knitting needles almost exclusively. I have some double pointed needles and some fixed circular needles, but I have completely gotten rid of my straight needles. While there are cons to interchangeables, I find the pros … Read more
Converting knitting needle sizes from American to metric and back again. You found a great looking European design, but you’re not sure what needle size you need? Or you found a great American design and don’t know if you have the correct needles? Look no further. Here are the most common needle sizes in American … Read more
The first thing you need to know about knitting terms is that there are entire books written about them. I owned one at one time. It was a small book, but my point stands. Trying to fit all of the knitting terms & abbreviations out there into one post would not be enjoyable for the … Read more
Christmas knitting? Now? Yes, now. Every knitting project takes a certain amount of time. Plus, you have to: Decide WHO you’re going to knit for Decide WHAT you’re going to knit Find (& Buy) the PERFECT yarn Stock up on needles & notions Carefully plan for knitting in the heat, or not. Who Appreciates Your … Read more
Even beginning knitters know there are two basic stitches in knitting: knit stitches and purl stitches. In fact, these are really the only stitches in the knitting universe. No matter how fancy the stitch pattern, they all use knit stitches & purl stitches. We can do strange things to these knit & purl stitches, … Read more
I’ve always wanted to design a knitted …. something. I’m not that fussy about what, just so long as I could say I designed something. So here it is. The Easiest, Most Adaptable, Knitted Scarf Pattern Finished Measurements About 8″ x 60″ to 72″ Yarn Pick a simple yarn, nothing fancy or fuzzy, in a … Read more
Everyone loves “free” right? And free knitting patterns are everywhere on the internet. But for those of us who are beginning knitting again, or beginning for the first time, well, “easy” is a process. It’s tempting to be pulled into starting a project that is a) too complicated or b) too big because the picture … Read more