By: Mindful | Date: 24-Nov-2022
Ask any knitter if they can do without stitch markers, and the answer will be a no. In fact, there will be many knitters who say that stitch markers are essential after of course, the yarn and knitting needles. Of all the knitting accessories in the craft collection, the stitch markers are the smallest but the most used.
By: Mindful | Date: 19-Nov-2022
Knitting for your home is a pleasure. A beautiful expression of your creativity with any pair of knitting needles (single-pointed, double-pointed, fixed or interchangeable circulars) you have in your craft collection. A home is many things: A place where we take shelter and relax, where families are raised, pets are sheltered, food is made and rest is taken.
By: Mindful | Date: 15-Nov-2022
There are so many ways to cast on stitches for knitting. Any experienced knitter will know at least 3 ways to, but one of the most popular methods is the knitted cast on.
By: Mindful | Date: 08-Nov-2022
Knitting a hat is a fun project. There are so many options to make a hat on any knitting needles you own. Be it for a baby or adult-size ones, the project can be done in days or even hours. It's the perfect gift for the holiday season.
By: Mindful | Date: 03-Nov-2022
A gauge is first step of any knitting project. The knitted swatch also known as the tension square is a sample of the pattern. Previously we had discussed why knitting gauge is important, in this blog we'll discuss the tips and tricks to get the right knitting gauge with stainless steel needles. With a gauge swatch in your hand, you can begin any pattern or project with any of your knitting needles.
By: Mindful | Date: 31-Oct-2022
Colourwork knitting is an art. It's all about mastering tension and choosing the right knitting needles. If you are new to knitting colourwork, the variety of circular knitting needles is believed to be the best for you.
By: Mindful | Date: 28-Oct-2022
We have all been there, making our fair share of mistakes as beginner knitters. It may be the knitting needles or the way we are holding the yarn or other things. Mistakes are learning steps in the process of knitting. One common mistake that has happened to most beginner knitters is that you end up with unwanted holes in your knitting, knitwork, project, or item).
By: Mindful | Date: 21-Oct-2022
Stocking Stitch known as Stockinette in US knitting terms is a basic stitch pattern used in knitting projects. Give any knitter knitting needles and most often you would see them knit a swatch of stocking stitch to test the needles.
By: Mindful | Date: 17-Oct-2022
Cast-ons are the beginning of your knitting projects. You cast stitches on the knitting needles and the row becomes the foundation row for a project. There are many techniques for the cast-on and it makes sense to learn more than one since each project has its own attributes.
By: Mindful | Date: 11-Oct-2022
Many knitters know this and have faced it - losing track of a row you are knitting. Life happens the phone rings, we get talking or must put our knitting needles down and when you are back you have lost the count of the rows.
By: Mindful | Date: 01-Oct-2022
I-cord is a simple knitting technique that creates a very narrow tube that looks a bit like French knitting. The technique requires just your knitting needles or crochet hook and yarn.
By: Mindful | Date: 27-Sep-2022
Knitting a blanket can seem like a big undertaking! But, like every other knitting pattern, it is simple. All you need is your knitting needles, yarn, some accessories, and of course a pattern. With a little planning, you can easily create one of your own designs and have a good time making it.
