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All About Circular Knitting – Laylock Knitwear Design
Circular knitting, or knitting in the round can seem daunting at first. I remember the first time I saw someone knitting with four needles. I was horrified, the thing looked like a pincushion! I thought I would never be able to do that (whatever it was), and that I would never see any reason to learn. Well, nowadays I don’t think twice before taking up four or five needles, casting on and knitting round and round and round… It’s so simple, and so useful! What you need is a curved needle, or perhaps a series of needles you can distribute the stitches across. Introduction to Circular Knitting If you want a general overview, you might like to watch this video on knitting in the round. Why knit a tube? Most knitted garments are basically tubes – Armwarmers, legwarmers, the bodies of pullovers, sleeves, slipovers, skirts… Socks, mittens, and hats are tubes sewn up at one end.Avoid seams – Seams break up the continuity of your knitting, especially if you’re working in an intricate pattern.
Disaster Dioramas!]
All your favorite disasters.... now in smaller paper form! Welcome to Disaster Dioramas (brought to you by Office Warrior - the first in your cubicle fun needs). Spitefuls is proud to soon present the first of hopefully many dioramas to spiffy up your cubicle and help alleviate work boredom through a fun activity using common office supplies! Perfect for your cubicle, office, or desk... it's sure to bring lots of hours of conversation and quizzical looks from fellow coworkers. And who doesn't want quizzical looks from their coworkers. Available now: Download all six pages | .zip (2.8MB) Download all eight pages | .zip (3.6MB) Download all six pages | .zip (3MB) Download all three pages | .zip (2MB) Download all five pages | .zip (3MB) Download all four pages | .zip (2.3MB) Download all five pages | .zip (3.53MB) Stay tuned for: The Alamo! Now the fun almost legally fine print sorta part.
The Motherload » Seven Easy Scarves & Cowls to Knit This Fall
I was madly in love with scarf knitting when I first began to knit. Knitted scarves are a fabulous way to learn pattern, try stitches you have never tried before, and can be an elegant (and frugal) gift to give when the holiday season rolls around. I love to knit scarves and I want to share with you five fun patterns to add to your knitting projects. Each of these is uniquely special and the patterns are free! It may not feel like scarf season just yet, but for knitters, it is time to start our engines for holiday knitting. Are you my friend on Ravelry? I knitted three of these ruffled scarves last year and all of them turned out so pretty! Beautifully Ruffled Lace Scarves Pattern: Ruffle Lace Scarf by Suzie Blackman Needle Size: US 10 Needles (40″ circulars) Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Heather Gray Notes: If you want a scarf that is wildly impressive, can be created with a single ball of yarn, and looks like a million bucks than this would be the perfect gift to give this holiday season.
9 Ways to Turn Old Musty Books Into Something Cool
Bibliophiles and bookworms, English majors and lovers of literature: is it possible to have too many books? They accumulate so quickly! Every member of your family getting you the same three books you requested for Christmas. Seeing Don DeLillo marked half-off, knowing you dumped a half-caff latte on your copy of Underworld, and – even though only the first three pages are illegible – justifying its purchase. 15+ years of required reading lists stored in boxes in your basement, even though you can bet your bippy you will never willingly read the poetry of Robert Burns again. We are up to our waists in books, some of which we hate (really Master Burns? Update: Do to the overwhelming support (HA!) 1. It brings a whole new meaning to “audio book.” Use your old books to showcase your artistic side. Good for hiding passwords and codes, the key to your safe, and family jewels. 2. Your choice of ribbon can transform this wreath so it is suitable for every holiday – or every day! 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Zipper Tutorial
One of our regular (and favorite!) customers, Sheri, came in to Purl the other day with an immaculately knit sweater in one hand and a ready-to-go zipper in the other. She was a little daunted, and no wonder - when it came time to sew in the zipper, her pattern instructed her to take everything to a tailor! Instead of running to your nearest expert, why not become one yourself? This tutorial comes from the SNUGGLE SACK project and so uses a non-separating zipper, but the instructions are the same for a separating zipper. Step 1: Block It First, if you ever intend to wash or block project, you should do so now. Step 2: Pin the Zipper Into Place With the zipper closed, pin it into place. Step 3: Sew the Zipper With a sewing needle and thread the same color as the yarn, back stitch the zipper into place. Here's what the knitting looks like all sewn to the zipper. Step 4: Repeat Steps 2 and 3 Sew this side of the zipper the same way you did the other side. Step 5: Baste the Inside of the Zipper
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Craft Blog » Free Bunny Knitting Patterns
Time for part two of our easter rabbit patterns, this time for the knitters! Knitted Bunny by Jackie – Awesome pattern for beginner knitters, it’s a square of stockinette stitch sewn in just the right way to create the bunny shape. Knitted Bunny Booties from Woman’s Weekly – Good old WW brings out another great pattern, these are sized for 3 month and 6 month old babes. Honey Bunny by Yvonne – A more traditional rabbit in a sweet little dress, this would look fabulous dressed up with some crocheted flowers on the skirt and some cute vintage buttons on the straps. Bunny Pyjama Bag from CraftBits – Probably one of the few projects I could justify using that super soft but super annoying to knit with “fairy floss” type of yarn, this bunny looks very sweet, and is a great way to store PJs. Bunny from Berroco – I’m a little torn on this one, is it a bunny or a kangaroo? Knitted Rabbit by Susan – Love this very zen and mellow looking bunny. Tune in tomorrow for bunnies for the crochetters!
