by Linda Spangenburg Round loom knitting is quick, easy and fun. I made up a pair slippers for my granddaughter in no time at all. This little loom came in very handy the other day when I needed a pair of slippers. My son in law dropped off my 18-month-old granddaughter at 5:30 am the…
by Linda Spangenburg Shawl knitting patterns are a gift for knitters who wish to make their own shawl. There are many uses for shawls such as for warmth or to make a fashion statement. They can be found to make shawls of various shapes such as triangular and rectangular. They can be knitted in any…
by Linda Spangenburg Basic instructions for knitting an Adult Ski Cap on a Knitting Loom Supplies to make two adult size hats: 1- Large round loom (Knifty Knitter or any with same peg spacing and number) 2 – skein worsted weight yarn but you will want two skiens as you will be working with two…
by Liat Gat If you are like most knitters, you were probably up late this Christmas Eve, knitting. Also like most knitters, you may have woken up with knitting pain in your hands, fingers, and joints. Any flagrant overuse of your joints can lead to stiffness and leave you susceptible to more chronic knitting injuries….
by Alice Seidel One of knitting’s secrets is to be very familiar with all of the little tips and tricks that you can use for any project. Whenever I go to forums or even visit my favorite LYS (aka my ‘local yarn shop’) there are knitters there who have been knitting for years and some…
by Kyla Quinlan Let’s face it, knitting terms can be confusing. Whether you’re just beginning to learn to knit or you have quite a bit of experience, every once in a while, you run into some terms that you can’t quite figure out. If this happens to you, here’s some help. Basic Knitting Terms Explained…
by Alexi Shide Knitting in the round is typically done on circular or double pointed needles (DPNs). Circular needles are great for distributing stitches evenly, but can’t be easily used for small diameter knitting. DPNs can be used for any project, but some knitters find juggling them difficult. Fortunately, you can knit a tube open…
by Roz Andrews If knitting is a new hobby for you, it can be tempting to start knitting the first item that catches your eye, only to find that you run into difficulty after a while. To ensure that your first knitting project is successful, here are a few points to consider before choosing an…