I love yarns with character and substance and that's what these roving/rustic yarns deliver. By nature they are not evenly spun and minor stitch variation should be expected and can add to the visual appeal of your project. But what about when the variations aren't minor and detract from your projects overall appearance? Not to worry though, there's a quick and easy tip for that.
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If you've knitted any amount of time you've probably discovered a knot or two in your fiber. It happens across the board, from workhorse yarns to the luxury fibers. Industry standards actually allow up to 3 knots per ball as being acceptable. It's all about the milling process and isn't necessarily an indicator of a bad yarn. Ok, that's not a whole lot of consolation when you run into that bump in the road, so what do you do about those knots when they do show up?
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To ensure you'll get to treasure your hand knitted garment for years, you'll want to make sure it isn't a tasty treat for moths and critters. You could of course always use mothballs, but If you can't quite love that lingering pungent aroma, here's an alternative that is not only pleasantly spicy but pretty and gift worthy too.
It's a snap to put together, so let's head to the kitchen pantry and get started.
Read MoreThis is the time of the year when I'm on a personal knitting accessory quest. I'm looking for one truly unique item. It doesn't need to be big, but it does need to be beautiful and unusual. This year I didn't look long. Knitter's Pride Marblz Interchangeable Needle Set..Bullseye! Hit the mark on all three of my wants! A big, beautiful, unique find...and functional too.
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We knitters strive for consistent stitch tension, but does your cast-on and bind-off tension match too? Ummm . . . maybe not always. Typically, it is the bound-off stitches that can be much tighter and sometimes even pucker. You could loosen up your tension of course, but you may just want to try this easy tip!
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Part of the appeal of working with variegated or space dyed yarn is watching the colors change and looking forward to seeing what sets up next. That's fun! What isn't as much fun is watching those color changes pool unattractively or get lost in a complicated design. Today, we'll show you how to pop your knitting project when working with variegated yarns.
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How to Knit the Perfect Baby Blanket in 3 Easy Steps
With this Ultimate Guide to Baby Blankets, you'll be able to choose the right size blanket, what yarn to use, and how many stitches to cast on. That's it! Just 3 easy steps, no matter what yarn you choose!
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Love to line up those knitted project pieces and join a perfect seam? Probably not, but how about if it was easier? Well, here's a simple little notion that I like to use that makes it much easier to create a great seam that lines up stitch for stitch every time.
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Are you looking for simple ways to improve your knitting? Check out this easy tip!
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Have you ever struggled or worried that your stitches will slide right off those double pointed knitting needles? Yes, it happens, and even to the most experienced knitters. Well, here's an easy fix!
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Did you know that almost every knitter's row tension can vary? For some the looser tension is on the knit stitch side and others it's the purl. I’ll show you how to fix that problem!
Read MoreGet the right knitting tools for the job - check out why we love cabling with Kinki Amibari cable needles.
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