When you are a beginner knitter knitting can be intimidating because your stitches are always live. Working up a pattern, particularly lace, there is always a chance that you might make a mistake. In crochet it is easy to rip out your work and have the correct stitch remain ready for you. With knitting, as you rip out, you are leaving the stitch live off the needle. Learn 3 ways to add a life line to knitting so you don’t have to worry about loosing your spot if you make a mistake.
I am a traditional knitter who hasn’t spent a lot of time trying out loom knitting. There is a misconception about loom knitting sometimes that you can only make simple things. After paging through Amazing Loom Knits by Nicole Cox I am happy to say that is not the case. Be amazed by these 30 patterns that are all worked on a knitting loom.
My dear friend Salena Baca is back on the Yarn Thing podcast. This time she is share about her brand new book and all of the other amazing things that she is working on. There is so much to catch up on and I hope you will join us for a great conversation about crochet, business, and her new crochet book.
Welcome to the 2019 Bernat Knit Blanket Stitchalong. This is the first Bernat Stitchalong that I am hosting with our friends over at JOANN. I’m thrilled to teach you how to make this spectacular knit blanket using Bernat Blanket Yarn. Join me for the next six weeks to make this blanket for yourself or someone special.
Mosaic knitting and crochet have become my latest obsession. Looking at the intricate patterns that you can create with simple stitches mesmerizes me. I can TOTALLY understand that when you look at one of the mosaic patterns as a beginner that they can seem intimidating. Truth is, they are way easier than they look. Try this Diamond Mosaic Crochet Square pattern for FREE and test out the technique.
When you want to learn something new working on accessories is a great idea. They are small projects to get a taste of something new. Inside Knit Accessories by Jen Lucas you will find 14 great accessory patterns to kick off your fall and winter season. Don’t forget to check out these patterns for gift giving too!
