This week we'll look at German short rows. I really like this technique, because it's easy to perform, easy to see where your short rows are, and easy to resolve the short rows. It isn't always the best choice for a particular fabric, but when I'm not extremely concerned about the look of the fabric… Continue reading Short Rows: German Short Rows
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Short Rows: Wrap and Turn
Last week I posted about wrap and turn short rows in garter. But usually when wrap and turn short rows are used, we hide the wraps. Here is a video discussing these short rows, and how to hide the wraps on the different sides of the work. https://youtu.be/f0lH3lR5VWI Next week we'll look at German short… Continue reading Short Rows: Wrap and Turn
Short Rows: Wrap and Turn in Garter
I'm starting a series of videos on short row methods. The first video focuses on wrap and turn short rows - without picking up the wraps. This is my favorite method to use for garter stitch, since I think it looks the absolute best of all the techniques in that fabric. https://youtu.be/Wldwar2uFZw You can use… Continue reading Short Rows: Wrap and Turn in Garter
Master Knitter Monday
For Master Knitter Monday today I'll tell you a little bit about my own Master Hand Knitting journey. I first heard about the TKGA MHK program in 2007, and signed up as soon as I found out about it! I passed level 1 in 2009 (two small children and life in general slowed me down)… Continue reading Master Knitter Monday
Virtual Classes have been scheduled!
I have a whole set of virtual classes that I've scheduled. These will all be held via Zoom, with registration through EventBrite. They are all 2 hours in length, and will cost $40 (plus a small registration fee.)1/19: Perfect Necklines. 7-9pm ET. 1/26: Flawless Mattress Stitch. 7-9pm ET. 2/9: Wrap and Turn Short Rows. 7-9pm… Continue reading Virtual Classes have been scheduled!
Master Knitter Monday
I'm starting something I'm calling Master Knitter Monday today! I'll share tidbits about my MHK journey, knitting tips and tricks, info about what makes a Master Knitter, and more! What is a Master Hand Knitter? A Master Knitter is someone who has completed all three levels of the TKGA Master Hand Knitter certification program. (BTW,… Continue reading Master Knitter Monday
Happy New Year!
How was your 2020? Mine had its up and downs, but overall (despite the pandemic) I can't complain. But still, I'm quite glad to see 2020 out the door. Here's hoping 2021 is a much better year! I have a busy 2021 ahead of me, with lots of new things in the works! I'm plugging… Continue reading Happy New Year!
Chinese Waitress Cast On (again)
I have a new set of videos taking a look (again) at the Chinese Waitress Cast On. I realized that my favorite way to make this cast on, with a crochet hook (my prior video showing this technique) was actually producing a twisted first line of chain stitches, and I was determined to figure out… Continue reading Chinese Waitress Cast On (again)
Invisible Ribbed Bind Off
Today, as promised, I have a tutorial on how to work last week's bind off without removing the stitches onto two needles first. This is called the Invisible Ribbed Bind Off - but essentially it is a kitchener graft worked off of one needle. https://youtu.be/rwYWux2XVc0 I hope this was helpful! I've got a lot of… Continue reading Invisible Ribbed Bind Off
Tubular Bind Off
This week I have a video tutorial on the tubular bind off to go along with the cast on from last week. https://youtu.be/lCE6DpHC1jU Like the cast on, the double knitting rows prior to the actual bind off typically need to be worked in smaller needles. Next week I'll show you how to work this same… Continue reading Tubular Bind Off