Today's topic for Friday Finishing is Mattress stitch seaming in Ribbing fabric. Once you've worked your Figure 8 start to line up the cast on edges (view that blog post and video here), you are ready to work your seam. Here is a video tutorial I made on working mattress stitch in K1P1 and K2P2… Continue reading Friday Finishing Part Six
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Friday Finishing Part Five
Today's topic for Friday Finishing is Mattress stitch seaming in Garter stitch fabric. Once you've worked your Figure 8 start to line up the cast on edges (view that blog post and video here), you are ready to work your seam. Here is a video tutorial I made on working mattress stitch in Garter stitch… Continue reading Friday Finishing Part Five
WiP Wednesday 6/20/18
Hi all! I haven't touched my Vitamin D cardigan since last week - so no change there. I'm trying to get my socks done for the next Cast On issue - I'm almost to the toe on the first sock! I need to get to knitting faster because I am behind my self-imposed deadline for… Continue reading WiP Wednesday 6/20/18
Friday Finishing Part Four
Today's topic for Friday Finishing is Mattress stitch seaming in Reverse Stockinette stitch fabric. Once you've worked your Figure 8 start to line up the cast on edges (view that blog post and video here), you are ready to work your seam. Here is a video tutorial I made on working mattress stitch in reverse… Continue reading Friday Finishing Part Four
WiP Wednesday 6/13/18 and New Pattern!
Hi there! I hope your week is going well. I'd love to see what you guys have on your needles this week- feel free to comment below with what you have in progress! My week is going great so far! I found out yesterday that I passed the TKGA Knitting Instructor Certification program, so that… Continue reading WiP Wednesday 6/13/18 and New Pattern!
Friday Finishing Part Three
Today's topic for Friday Finishing is Mattress stitch seaming in Seed stitch fabric. Once you've worked your Figure 8 start to line up the cast on edges (view that blog post and video here), you are ready to work your seam. Here is a video tutorial I made on working mattress stitch in seed stitch… Continue reading Friday Finishing Part Three
WiP Wednesday 6/6/18
Hi all! I am plugging away on my Vitamin D cardigan. It's kind of halted right now since I have design work that takes priority for the moment. I've been able to get a row or two of knitting on it done here and there. But here's how far I've gotten: Almost to the end… Continue reading WiP Wednesday 6/6/18
Friday Finishing: Part Two
Today's topic for Friday Finishing is Mattress stitch seaming in Stockinette fabric. Once you've worked your Figure 8 start to line up the cast on edges (view that blog post and video here), you are ready to work your seam. Here is a video tutorial I made on working mattress stitch: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWgRpDUcEtY] The keys… Continue reading Friday Finishing: Part Two
Friday Finishing: Part One
Hi all! Today I am going to start a weekly series that will run for several weeks - covering the topic of finishing work for hand knitting. Today's topic is the Figure 8 start for vertical seams. The Figure 8 method for beginning vertical seams is an excellent way to start a seam, since it… Continue reading Friday Finishing: Part One
WiP Wednesday 5/23/18
Hi all! I finally casted on my Vitamin D cardigan! Pattern: Vitamin D by Heidi Kirrmeir Yarn: Claudia Handpainted Yarn Linen Lace in colorway Tranquility The beads are actually doll buttons! 3mm Swarovski crystals with an actual button shank on the back. I did 10 of them at the first set of radial increases for… Continue reading WiP Wednesday 5/23/18