Pompoms : advanced techniques
We LOVE POMPOMS (yes shouty caps are required). This tutorial will help you take your Poms to the next level with speckles, rainbows, 2 tone and more!
finishing and knit care
How to care for your knits to keep them looking good for the long term.
I-cord: How to Knit an I-cord
An i-cord is just a little tube of knitting. It is a great way to make tie for any knit item that might require it. You can use this technique to connect up your mittens so they don’t get lost, create ties for the Cable Me Softly booties to keep them on the wiggly baby feet, or make the ties for the Beloved Bonnet.
Stashing Similar Yarns
We’ve been talking all about spring cleaning this week, about caring for and storing your knits, and about spring cleaning your stash too!
Spring cleaning… the stash!
While we know some of you are diligent monogamous knitters, working on one project at a time, there is a segment of the knitting population who have amassed a stash… some beyond life expectancy!
Spring Cleaning….your knits!
As part of our year of thoughtful knitting we have been thinking a fair bit about knitwear after it has been created. How to keep your knits looking good so they can enjoy the longevity they deserve.
Blocking: Handknit Sweaters
The final step in most knitting projects is blocking, which settles the knit stitches into place, stretches and reveals lace patterns, and allows your yarn to bloom and the collection of knit stitches to become a unified piece of fabric.