Yeah, you can use bits and pieces of yarn for stitch markers, but why? Now you can make your own using beads and jewelry findings.
It’s fun, make them as wacky as the beads you can find, or just make … Read More ...
Knitting On YouTube
Did you know that there is a PLETHORA of videos on just about every knitting technique you can think of, all for free on YouTube? If you haven’t checked it out, you’re definitely missing the boat. Want to see how … Read More ...
Tutorial – Barbara Walker’s Seamless Set In Sleeve Construction
Kristeen Griffin Grimes takes Barbara Walker’s construction techniques and turns it all around in her book, French Girl Knits. And Kathleen Cubley, editor of Knitting Daily spells it all out in her latest post, HERE
Dyeing Yarn With Wiltons Food Coloring
Low water, uneven dyeing, and making it work! 
Take a skein of yarn that has a color you’re not crazy about. Do the vinegar and water thing. Put it in a crock pot and cook it with Wiltons Food Coloring. … Read More ...
Crockpot Dyeing – A Kind of Tutorial….
This tute is so easy a…. well, let’s forget the slogans. 
But, seriously, check this out! It’s easy. 
You don’t really measure anything. You don’t really time anything, a totally laid back approach to coloring yarns. And dudes! These colors! … Read More ...
Tutorial – Dying Yarn with Koolaid….
Using 2 packages of Koolaid, a pair of rubber gloves and a microwave you can transform those white or off white skeins of yarn or fiber into your own color creations.
From the Close Knit Blog, HERE
Looking for … Read More ...
Tutorial – Make Your Own Yarn Swift!
Make this yarn swift for under $15.00! From the Everything Old Crafts Blog.
Rock Your Iphone In Style!
Yes, I’ve finally joined the recent wave of technology with my very own smart phone! Yes, I got an Iphone. Yes, I totally love it. So, with an idea like this, (plus it’s i-cord – easy and fast), I can … Read More ...
T-Shirt Yarn
Yeah, I know, I’ve written about this before, but I found a great site, with lots of links for you to check out. Finally it clicked for me, all the different things I could do with my old cruddy, barn … Read More ...
Tutorial: Coffee Cup Cozy From a Repurposed Sweater.
Pretty easy, and functional too. Over at the Every Nothing Wonderful Blog you can follow along and make one or six for yourself!
Click HERE for the FREE tutorial!
… Read More ...Dyeing Yarn With Koolaid and a Crockpot!
I imagine you could do this with Jello too. Take a couple different colors/flavors of Koolaid and a crockpot and of course a hank of yarn and have fun!
The link to the tutorial is HERE, at the Crafty Mini … Read More ...
Tutorial – Repairing Dropped Stitches
From Knit It Now’s Learning Library, this tutorial on repairing dropped stitches.
Video Tutorial – How To Purl, Continental Style!
Part three in the Continental Knitting series, from A Love Affair With My Brother.
Click HERE to go to the tutorial!
… Read More ...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 ...