Part three in the Continental Knitting series, from A Love Affair With My Brother.
How To Select The Perfect Sweater Size
Our friends over at LionBrand bring us a tutorial on how to measure yourself for your project and selecting the size to best flatter your shape.
I for one need something like this, as forever, I’ve been stuck in the … Read More ...
How To Make Yarn From A T-Shirt – T-Shirt Yarn Tutorial
I’ve got a bunch of old t-shirts, likely you do too!
Up until a bit ago I was making shopping bags from them (cut off the sleeves, cut off the neck in a scoop and tie shut the bottom, easy!) … Read More ...
Tutorial – Yarn Wreath
Tutorial _Knit Socks!
Tutorial – Recycling Sweaters For Yarn
From Anya at Squidoo!
Needle arts hobbies such as knitting, crocheting, felting and sewing are making a comeback. Both experienced and novel needlecrafters know how expensive quality yarn can be.
But with a little time investment, luxurious quality yarn can … Read More ...
How To Read A Knitting Pattern….
From Melissa of the Love Affair With My Brother Blog:
Learn how to break down a knitting pattern and make it easy to understand!… Read More ...
How To Knit A River!
Think fluid, think of how the colors flow one into another. Notice the textures, rough water and tranquility. Notice how the sunlight glints off the surface or how it gets lost in the white water. Even notice how the fish … Read More ...
Tutorial – Knit Your Own Easter Egg!
Looking for a fun and easy Easter project that won’t leave a mess? Check out this free knitted Easter egg pattern from the Natural Suburbia Blog! These knitted eggs are a great alternative to traditional … Read More ...
Learn Eunny’s Method of Inserting a Zipper Into Knitted Fabrics
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Tutorial…Recycle an Old Wool Sweater into Felted Potholders
Mattress Stitch – It’s Easy The Knitting Daily Way!
Over at the Knitting Daily site, there is a mattress stitch tutorial. It’s really easy and Eunny Jang shows you how! And, while you’re there, be sure and download Getting Started: Basics and Beyond with Eunny Jang; you’ll find … Read More ...
SpinKnit Emag From Interweave
The first time someone suggested to me that I should learn to spin I likely looked at them like they’d grown a third head.
I didn’t need another hobby, I said. Knitting is enough for me, I insisted until I … Read More ...
Using Beads For Buttons
Tutorial – Weaving Danish Heart Baskets
Isn’t this pretty? The tutorial calls for pre-bought felted squares, but I’m sure you can think of a better source, no?
This is a traditional Danish design and is sooooo easy!
Click HERE for the tutorial on Weaving Danish Heart … Read More ...