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The beauty of tonals, semi-solid yarns
In the world of indie dyers, there is no such thing as solid colour. It has to do with dying the wool after it has been spun. Commercial yarn brands dye the wool before they spin it into balls; they have the space and the huge vats. Small variances in...
What to do if your Hand-dyed Yarns are from Different Dyelots
So, you are in the middle of your pattern and you run out of yarn. You scream, pull your hair, and cry.....it's not a great situation. I've been there, I'm sure we've all been there. I've been there so many times that I now buy 2, 3 and sometimes 4...
Drop That Stitch Cowl
Normally dropping stitches in our knitting projects is one of those things that can take it from hero to zero! However, when dropping stitches on purpose they can make for beautiful decorative details. The best thing about this adorable little project.....we ALL know how to drop a stitch! With the...
How to Turn your Favorite Sweater into a Tank Top
Do you have that one sweater that you reach for perhaps a little more than the rest? Did you ever wish you didn't need to put it in hibernation for the summer? Well, I've been there! Being in Newfoundland I can't say that anything really goes into a full hibernation,...
How to do the Increased Bind Off
So.... have you ever knit a pair of socks and very excitedly cast them off, ready to wear ever so proudly, only to find that they are cutting off the circulation in your legs? That is if you can even pull them up!! I'm sure we've all been there a...
Speckled SKYP Socks on Neko Needles
In with the new and out with the old. As a new season begins, I always start wondering what are this season’s hottest trends, techniques, and colors in this fabulous world of knitting. I don’t know about you but I’m seeing speckles. Not spots, speckles!! Speckled yarn is so very...
How To Turn Slippers Into Shoes
Have you ever seen a pair of slippers and thought...."these are way too cute to be hid inside the house!" Well that's how I felt when I seen this adorable crochet slipper pattern on Biscotte's Instagram. If you aren't already following them, you really should. Seriously.......drop everything and follow now!...
Unique Craft Ideas That Put Your Fabric Scraps To Good Use
If there is one thing that every sewer has left over after their latest sewing projects, it's scrap fabrics. No matter how precise your measurements are or how careful you are when purchasing only the amount of fabric you need for your latest craft ideas, fabric scraps are always left...
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