Last month I shared some tips for avoiding the gap when joining in the round. Now it is time to share a great tip for when you are binding off and finishing in the round. Similar to when you join your work in the round, there can be a little gap when you bind off. …
At the start of the year, I always think ahead to what I’m planning on making this year. I’ve been busy filling up my knit¬e planner for 2023. Before I can start casting on all my New Year’s projects, first I have to wind some yarn. The process of unpacking a fresh skein, setting up …
Knitting in the round can be really fun and easy. This way of knitting lets you easily knit hats, mittens, sweaters, and socks. This technique is really easy once you get going. You don’t have to worry about whether you are knitting on the front of back of the work, because the front is always …
Mittens are a must have winter staple to keep you warm in the cold months. Plus, they are structurally fairly simple and can knit up quickly. This makes them a nice last minute Christmas gift if you still want to give something handmade. So let’s look into what goes into making a mitten. Materials Mittens …
Although I have owned a set of crochet hooks for years, and use them constantly to help me with my knitting, I’ve never actually learned how to crochet. One of the types of projects that I often see done in crochet is small toys. Every time I see a little crocheted creature, I can’t help …
Comfy sweaters, gorgeous shawls, long scarves, knit dresses and warm blankets. Chilly weather calls for more fabric to keep us warm. But all that fabric can be a bit much to handle at times. Don’t let bigger projects weigh you down. Here are 4 of the most annoying things about knitting larger items. 1. Weight …
Stripes are a classic fashion staple that seems to never go out of style. You may have read our article last week on striped patterns and gotten super inspired to start knitting stripy projects. Knitting stripes is a nice basic design, but there are some tricky things about it too. So here are some tips …
Knitting smaller items in the round has forced knitters to resort to some strange looking approaches. The two main options for doing these types of projects are using double-pointed needles (DPNs) or using the magic loop method. Knitting on 5 DPNs can look pretty intimidating. Although the magic loop looks a little bit silly too, …
Cables are a popular motif in warm sweaters for the fall and winter. This is probably because they bring both form and function to knit garments. So let’s discuss the anatomy of a cable. Form Cables are a very versatile design element. They can be incorporated into many types of garments. For sweaters in particular, …
It is sweater knitting season. The weather is cooling off, and the internet is full of inspiration for knitting sweaters. If you’re anything like me, your Knit&Note Planner is already overflowing. One of the key components that can be tricky if you haven’t made many sweaters before, is shaping. This usually takes place in the …