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Sliding loop : an easy way to begin granny square! The double sliding loop is my favorite way to begin a granny square. I find this method fabulous as I can make the beginning ring the size I want. I worked it with a double ring as I find it more safe and easier to weave in end the tails.
Sock Pattern Generator toe-up sock pattern generator Use this tool for a custom toe-up sock pattern using a short row heel and toe. NOTE: Before beginning, knit and measure your gauge swatch in stockinette. Be sure you're happy with the fabric. For best fit, socks should be knit quite densely compared to a sweater or scarf.
Knitting Needle Sizing Conventions How to make sense of Knitting Needle sizes on international and vintage patterns. One of the exciting aspects about looking at knitting patterns on the Internet is that there is access to a massive wide range of different patterns and designs. Not only are these designs and patterns written by designers from around the world, but also there are patterns available on the Internet which were written many years ago, giving a wealth of choice for today’s knitter. However, as different countries adopt different knitting needle-size descriptions (and countries such as the UK have moved to a metric system) sometimes it can be unclear which needle sizing definitions the instructions are referring to. For instance a vintage knitting pattern might have been written in the UK and therefore uses the old British needle sizes, but this might not be clear from a first glance at the pattern. Free British Vintage Knitting Patterns
Steeking Tutorials The brown sweater is now a cardigan. I had of course been planning this from the beginning, hence the two purled stitches running up the front. Sure enough, I have some finishing to do, and the recipient has not decided if she wants a hood or not – but the steeking is done. I usually secure the steek with a sewing machine: I like to sew twice on each side – that is four seams in all. Desu About Desu (Japanese: です) is a Japanese word that is used by both fans of Japanese culture and those who mock the former. In most situations, desu is used in spam attacks and thread derailments on forums and image boards alike. The use of the word is usually accompanied by Suiseiseki, from the Japanese anime Rozen Maiden. Definition The Japanese word desu is a copula: a word that links the subject of a sentence with the verb.
Otaku About Otaku (おたく/オタク) is a Japanese slang term used to describe someone who has obsessive interests in specialized subcultures and hobbies, particularly in regard to anime, manga, pop idols and video games. With the international success of Japanese cultural imports, the term has gained recognition among manga/anime/j-pop fans overseas. In English, it is usually used to refer to an obsessive fan of anime/manga and/or Japanese culture generally, and to a lesser extent Japanese video games. Online History While the term “Otaku” is somewhat comparable to the Western-derived word “Maniakku” (literally meaning maniac), the nuance of “Maniakku” is significantly softer and less likely to cause offense than “Otaku”.
steeks 2: reinforcing and cutting In this post I’m going to show you my preferred method for reinforcing a steek before cutting. My favourite method is the crocheted steek. Other methods are available, and I’m definitely not saying that this one is the “best” or the most “valid” or anything — it is simply the method that I like, and that I happen to use. I like it most because it creates a neat and flexible edge that remains at the same tension as the knitted fabric. I also like this method because the crocheted chain seems to ‘grab’ and contain the cut edges of the steek, squirrelling them away in a very pleasing fashion. Touhou Project (東方Project) About Touhou Project (Japanese: 東方Project Tōhō Purojekuto) is a series of PC-9801 and Windows scrolling manic shooter games created by Team Shanghai Alice’s sole member, ZUN. Ever since its first Windows game release, Touhou Project: Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, this doujin (Japanese for the indie genre) game series has created a Japanese sub-culture with its excessively large fanbase. Development
Knitca™ Cast on a multiple of 12 stitches. Add 2 more selvage stitches if you want to make a nice-looking edge. Row 1 (right side) : *purl 1 st, yarn over, SSK, knit 8 sts, purl 1 st*, repeat from * to * as necessary. Row 2 and every wrong side row : work stitches as they present themselves (all yarn overs should be purled). Mai Waifu About Waifu is an Engrish term primarily used by Asian men to refer to one’s own wife. While the colloquial use of the word in East Asian cultures predates its online popularity, the term has been since adopted by Otaku circles and anime fans to refer to one’s favorite female manga or anime character. The male equivalent is commonly referred to as a “Husbando” Origin