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Knitting tutorial : How to Steek
When knitting stranded colorwork (fairisle), it is often easier to knit in the round, always on the right side of the work. It is also easier to read the pattern if you always working in the same direction, knitting on the right side from right to left. This is why the...
Fluo Flow by Joji Locatelli
Here is the beautiful Fluo Flow shawl, a design by Joji Locatelli published in Vogue Knitting. The pattern shown above was knitted with several varieties of fingering yarns from our hand-dyed collection! To make this pattern, here are the yarns and colors used 2 skeins of Bis-Sock Nature 1 skein of Bis-Sock...
HOW TO SUBSTITUTE YARN IN A KNITTING PATTERN
HOW TO SUBSTITUTE YARN IN A KNITTING PATTERN To substitute the suggested yarn in a knitting pattern, here's what you need to consider: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ORIGINAL YARN FIBERS: Merino wool, alpaca, cotton, hemp… STYLE: Hairy, woolen, silky, number of ply COLOR TYPE : Solid, striped, gradient, speckled? YARN WEIGHT: Lace,...
Casting on Toe-up: the Turkish Cast On Method
Here is a technique that allows you to cast on stitches to knit socks "toe-up". This type of cast on is known as a "toe-up" cast on that is called the "Turkish Cast-on". This video is in french with english subtitles and is followed by illustrated explanations in pictures. 1...
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...
Knitting a Hat
Fall is in the air! The cool, crisp breezes are blowing. It’s only a matter of time before hats become a necessity. Show of your style by knitting a hat to accent your fall outerwear ensemble (if you want, you can knit a scarf and gloves or mittens to complete...
My First Knitting Project: Knit Scarf
I’d wanted to learn to knit for years. Finally, due to some life changes and a desire to do something just for me, I walked into the yarn shop for my first lesson. I was nervous and unsure what to expect. I was concerned I might be the youngest person there and wasn’t sure how well I’d fit in. I needn’t have worried – the beginners group was a wide range of ages and they were very welcoming.
Knitting Terms Tutorial
Whether a newbie knitter or a more experienced one, the world of knitting patterns has a language all its own. Understanding knitting terms and how to correctly produce them is key to producing a finished product that looks like the picture and fits as expected. In this knitting terms tutorial,...
How Knitting can become an addiction, but a good one!
What better way is there to take your mind off of everyday routines than starting a hobby? Life is stressful enough as it is and a good way to relieve this stress is by finding something you love to do in your spare time. Some will choose to do sports,...
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