I always talk about the importance of checking gauge before starting a project and today I want to show you one of the cool ways that you can use this information to your advantage. The Granny Lace Crochet Cardigan is a spin off pattern from the Marly’s Granny Square Cardigan. The Marly’s Granny Square Crochet Cardigan was the 2017 Crochet Along using Red Heart Unforgettable. Let me show you how changing out the suggested yarn can make a big difference in your project results.
Around this time of year most knitters and crocheters start to focus on making gifts for others. It can be hard for those that we know and love to find the perfect gift for us. My team has put together a list of knit and crochet gift ideas for you to use for gifting or to use for hinting to those who purchase gifts for you.
The go to gift people first think of is yarn, needles/hooks and projects bags. We are sure to cover those items in our round up but we have included many more gift ideas. Start making your stockings and filling them to the brim with these great knit and crochet stocking stuffer ideas.
Join Marly Bird and guest Ann & Kay, of Mason Dixon Knitting, on the Yarn Thing Podcast at 10am MST on Tuesday November 28th.
Red Heart had a new FREE scarf pattern that was designed with their NEW yarn, Collage. Collage is a bulky yarn making this a super quick pattern. Not only is this a quick pattern, it is also easy since it is all done in garter stitch. Join me as I show you how to make the Up the Volume Scarf.
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Join Marly Bird and guest Jess Mason, of the Yarnpreneur Society, on the Yarn Thing Podcast at 10 am MST on Tuesday November 21, 2017. Learn all about the Yarnpreneur Society, why it was created and how to join.
If you are new to knitting or want to make your first project this video is perfect for you. In this video I will show you each step to make this FREE scarf from Red Heart, Up the Volume Scarf. Using chunky yarn and large needles this pattern works up quickly. Join me and let’s start at the very beginning with how to read a ball band in this beginner chunky scarf pattern.
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The jumbo weight of yarn not only allows you to make trendy accessory but also work this project up quickly. This perfect for beginners or those of us that are trying to get a gift together quickly. All you need to know is how to knit every row. If you don’t know how to do that, don’t worry I show you exactly how to do it in this video of this beginner chunky scarf.
In this pattern gauge is not crucial. Although you should always make a swatch and check your gauge it is most important with projects that require sizing. This would include hats, mittens and sweaters.
By making a gauge swatch you can learn a lot. First you will see how the fabric will drape. This is most important when you are substituting the yarn called for in the pattern. A swatch will also show you how many stitches per inch you are getting. Matching that number to the pattern will tell you if your finished item will be the same size as the designer made in their sample.
When you knit your swatch if you have more stitches per inch compared to the pattern you will find that your finished item is smaller than what the pattern states. If you have fewer stitches per inch than what is listed in the pattern your finished item will be larger than what the designer has. You can change the gauge by going up or down in needle size and also by changing the yarn, if you are not using what was called for in the pattern.