Dish and Wash Cloth Mania Video: Top 5 videos for learning how to knit If you’ve ever tried searching for how to knit video tutorials on YouTube, you’ll know it’s a bit of a jungle out there in terms of quality. So we asked one of our favourite self-taught yarnists, Jessica Biscoe, to share her pick of the best videos. Knitwear designer Jessica (you can get her fab book, Knitting Smitten, FREE when you subscribe to Mollie Makes before 30 June) first learnt how to knit while working a desk job in finance. “I felt a strong urge to learn a more practical, tactile skill,” she tells us. She started learning from YouTube knitting tutorials and, five years later, has left her job to design full time. “If you’ve ever searched for a knitting technique on YouTube you’ll undoubtedly have come across Staci of Very Pink Knits,” says Jessica “I’m not exaggerating when I say Staci taught me to knit. My favourite knitting videos, unsurprisingly then, are all hers. Video: Flicking “In the early days I was so clumsy with my needles.
combined knitting Q&A Q I am having terrible problems holding the yarn in place to pick/scoop for my purl stitches. I've tried several methods of wrapping and finally ended up holding the yarn between my index and thumb, which is very awkward, slow and uncomfortable. This method is so fast for knitting, that if I can master the purl I will probably stay with it, rather than the English (wrap) style that I've always used. The way you purl determines how your stitch will lay on the needle.
8 Tips for Teaching Friends to Knit In my years of knitting, I’ve taught more than a few friends to knit. Some are still knitting today, while others ditched the yarn and needles almost instantly. Learning how to teach knitting is almost as complicated as learning to knit. Photo via Darned Ideas My friend Stephanie shows a friend how to knit. 1. Show them how to make the stitch, then talk them through it. 2. My friend Stephanie shared this tip with me: If what you’re doing isn’t working, find another way to say it. 3. Remember what it was like the first time you learned to knit? 4. When you’re doing any task that requires a lot of brainpower, it’s best to take frequent breaks to recharge. 5. One thing that helped encourage me to learn to knit was looking at all the gorgeous sample projects in the knitting store. 6. It’s tempting to force knitting on friends, isn’t it? 7. Visuals like videos and illustrations can help your friend to get a better grasp on stitching. 8. Thinking about teaching professionally?
Bandana Cowl Working at Purl Soho, I have a front row seat to the parade of effortlessly chic people that give our neighborhood its renowned style. From here I can report that, for men and women alike, this season's prevailing trend in neckwear is the bandana. Jauntily tied around the neck, it tops off everything from Sunday's T-shirt and jeans to Friday's night-on-the-town dress! The bandana is a sassy, casual touch that suggests that the wearer possesses an innate stylishness. It's the perfect accessory for those cool mornings when you've hit snooze a few too many times and need to turn "thrown-together-in-a-rush" into "casually glamourous"! My Bandana Cowl is inspired by my desire to make "effortlessly chic" even more effortless. I chose to make my Cowl out of Swan's Island Bulky, a brand new yarn made from a beautiful blend of undyed merino and alpaca that feels wonderfully soft against the skin. The Materials 2 skeins of Jade Sapphire's 8 Ply Cashmere, 100% Mongolian Cashmere. The Pattern Gauge
TECHknitting™ Free knitting stitch library mossyKnoll Hat – Free Knitting Pattern | j.erin Knits Designed by jenny, E-mail Sorry for the delay this week. It has been another crazy one. Finals in 3 days and I am *so* not ready. :-S The pattern this week was a two birds, one stone deal. Since this hat is being shipped off tomorrow I already have this pattern in my queue for one for myself. ;) Enjoy! mossyKnoll Yarn: Sensations, It’s A Wrap (1 skein) and ½ skein contrast bulky yarn Needles: Size 8 (circular and double-pointed) or size needed to obtain gauge Gauge: 4 sts & 6 rows per inch Tools: Tapestry needle and crochet hook – size H Earflaps <make 2 in MC and 2 in CC>: Cast on 5 Sts Row 1: P all sts Row 2: sl1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1 (7sts) Row 3 and all WS(odd) rows: sl1, p to end Row 4: sl1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1 (9sts) Row 6: sl1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1 (13 sts) Row 8: sl1, kfb, k to 2 sts from end, kfb, k1 (15 sts) Hat: Cut yarn, pull through live stitches to close. Finishing: Sew top of the CC earflaps (with right side facing out) into the inside of the MC earflaps.
New pattern: Saxon Braid Hat Saxon Braid Hat by Rachel McKinney I decided not to send this pattern in to Knitty, so I've published it here and on Ravelry for your enjoyment. It's my Saxon Braid Hat :) It features a cable that's knit sideways around the hat and stitches that are picked up to finish the hat to the top, all in your luscious sock yarn of choice. One skein Pace fingering weight yarn, or the sock yarn of your choice Size 2/2.75 mm dpns and circular needle and straight needles (dpns can work as straight needles) Cable needle Tapestry needle Saxon Braid Sl 2 sts to cn, hold in back, k2 from left needle, k2 from cn Sl 2 sts to cn, hold in front, k2 from left needle, k2 from cn Sl1 sts to cn, hold in back, k2 from left needle, k2 from cn Sl2 sts to cn, hold in front, k2 from left needle, k2 from cn With straight needles or two dpns, CO 30 sts using Long Tail CO.Starting with Row 16 (K,p,k,p,work chart,p,k,p,k).Repeat, working seed stitch border and completing the chart pattern 10 times, ending with row 16. Bind off.
Knitting Abbreviations Glossary This is a comprehensive glossary of common knitting abbreviations that you are likely to find in a pattern. Wherever it's relevant, I've included links to videos which cover the technique. inch(es) work instructions between parentheses, in the place directed work instructions between brackets, as many times as directed repeat instructions following the single asterisk as directed repeat instructions between asterisks, as directed alt alternate approx approximately beg begin(ning) bet between bind off view continental video view english video color A color B contrasting color cdd centered double decrease. sl2 tog, K1, pass the slipped stitches over (together) view english video view continental video ch chain (using crochet hook). view video cm centimeter(s) cn cable needle: short knitting needle, used as an aid in the twisting of a cable. cast on view video cont continue cross 2 L cross 2 stitches to the left (to work a cable). cross 2 R dc double crochet dec(s) decrease(s) Double Knitting weight yarn. dpn aka dp end of row fl
A Hooded Scarf, The New Little Black Dress | Nikki, In Stitches Last summer, my husband’s entire family (and I do mean entire, there were over 40 of us) went to Ireland. It was an amazing trip. Ireland is just beautiful. Words can not describe the landscapes and pictures just do not do them justice. Enjoy! Nikki, In Stitches Added Later: Printer Friendly Version Now Available! A Hooded Scarf, The New Little Black Dress Pattern PDF Materials:900 yards of yarn (Caron Country Merino Wool Blend in Spruce is pictured) Size 8 (5 mm) needles Spare circular needles for grafting Cable needle Stitch markers Tapestry needle 2 1″ – 1 ½” buttons Scarf (Note: The center of the Scarf Pattern is taken in part from Knit N’ Style’s “Balanced Floral Ring Scarf”) Cast on 47 stitches. Purl row. Rows 7 to 54: Repeat Scarf Pattern 3 times. 55. Rows 56 to 471: Repeat Scarf Pattern 26 times. 472. Rows 473 to 520: Repeat Scarf Pattern 3 times. 521. 522. 523. 524. 525. 526. Bind off. Block. Sew sides of pockets to edges of scarf. Attach buttons to scarf. Weave in all loose ends.
How to Knit the Oyster Stitch NewStitchaDay This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the oyster stitch. The oyster stitch creates a floral looking design. The oyster stitch would be great for hats, gloves, and headbands! SOYSILK® brand fiber is made from the residue of soybeans from tofu manufacturing. Knit Stitch – KPurl-P Special Abbreviation Oyster over 5 (Oyster 5): Slip next 5 sts to RH needle dropping extra wraps, slip them back to LH needle, (k1,p1,k1,p1,k1) into all 5 sts tog, wrapping yarn twice around needle for each st. Skill: easyCast On:Oyster St (Multiple of 6 sts + 7. Notebe sure to bring yarn between the needle points (not over needle) for each st when working (k1,p1,k1,p1,k1) into all 5 sts tog.Row 1(Right Side): Knit across.Row 2P1, *p5, wrapping yarn twice around needle for each st, p1; rep from * across.Row 3K1, *Oyster 5, k1; rep from * across. Repeat rows 1-8 until you have reached your desired length. Example of the Oyster Stitch. Example of the Oyster Stitch.
How to Knit the Bulbus Cable Stitch NewStitchaDay This video knitting tutorial will help you learn how to knit the bulbus cable stitch. This cable stitch creates a small stack of cables design. The bulbus cable stitch would be great for hats, socks and sweaters! This unbelievably soft wool is made from shrink treated Merino Lambs Wool. It offers the wonderful qualities of traditionally spun wool, but with the convenience of machine washing and drying. Garments made from this yarn will not shrink or fade after numerous machine washings and dryings. Knit Stitch – KPurl Stitch-p Cross 6 Left and Right (C6LR)- Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at back of work, slip next 2 sts onto 2nd cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next 2sts from left-hand needle then knit the 2 sts from 2nd cable needle, then knit the 2 sts from 1st cable needle. Skill: Intermediate This cable stitch is worked over 6 stitches on a background of reverse stockinette Repeat rows 1-8 until you reach your desired length.
Free patterns for reversible-cable scarves | In Stitches Yesterday, I started looking for patterns for scarves with reversible cables because I wanted to see how different designers handle the math. I’ve discovered that most people are designing them to look almost identical on both sides. One way is to rib the cables (k1, p1,k1, p2, k1, p1,k1 and cable every eight rows would be an example). Another way is to do put ribs between the cables that are equal width, and then cable the ribs. I’ve put together a list of URLs where you can find other bloggers who have posted free patterns for their reversible cable scarves. Palindrome Scarf by Kristin Bellehumeur Reversible Cabled Scarf by Turvid Seaman’s Style Scarf with Reversible Cables by Kate Winkler from Designs by Dove Cottage Reversible Cable Red Scarf by Lucia R. Chunky Knit Reversible Cable Scarf by Lisa Gubbels Reversible Cable Scarf by Wendy Dayus If you try any of these patterns, let me know how you like them. Comments Pam MacKenzie grew up in a real estate family.