Knitting Tips If you can locate a join at a seaming location, that is always best. You can just run the ends along the inside of the seamed edge, and it's invisible. All other joins are slightly imperfect, so best to locate them inconspicuously if possible, like under the arm of a sweater. Felting will only work with wool, and some other animal fibers. Always try a test sample first with your yarn to see if it will work, and to see if you like the results! If you are using a smooth, shiny wool, felting will give it a dull look where felted, and a stiffer feel. For non-felted joins, you will have an end that pops out of work slightly; make sure this end is where you want it, by leaving a bit of yarn (1/4"-1/2") sticking out on the inside of the garment, or in as inconspicuous a place as possible. Joining the Same Color Yarn Knit-in Join. Joining a New Color Yarn Duplicate Stitch Join view video (shows how to Weave in the Ends).
Knit Picks Tutorials knit and tonic: The Provisional Cast On (Is your Friend) Part II I was just thinking that most knitters, when faced with a so-called magical and quick unzipping method of the provisional cast on, would more likely than not faint if all the stitches on the needle, be they 20 or 200, suddenly became "live" and cried "put me on the needle, quick, before I unravel!" Even still, an hour or two ago, I continued to lament the fact that my new favorite version of the provisional cast on didn't "unzip" in the way those cheeky knitting book writers and editors tell you it will. But then I went and did some reading about different methods, and discovered that only one or two types "unzip," (although I'm willing to bet those are pretty much a crap shoot, too) and that this particular one, the one that is the EASIEST one I have found, does not unzip. But now I'm thinking it is just as well. Otherwise, what would we do with all those live stitches all of a sudden sitting there? Would we take a calm, deep breath and carefully place them back on the needle? 1. 2. 3.
Filage textile Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. Pour les articles homonymes, voir Filage. Spinning jenny Torsion en Z et en S Le filage est le fait de produire des fils textiles à partir de divers matériaux bruts. Avec la Révolution industrielle, le filage s'est réalisé dans des usines : les filatures. Principe[modifier | modifier le code] Les fibres naturelles brutes sont courtes et ont peu de résistance ou solidité. Sens de torsion et nombre de brins[modifier | modifier le code] Il existe deux types de torsion, qui dépendent de la direction dans laquelle on va filer les fibres : torsion en Z et en S (voir illustration). Travail de la fibre avant filage[modifier | modifier le code] Avant de pouvoir être filée, une fibre naturelle doit être cardée ou peignée, en fonction du matériau et du résultat souhaité. Cardage[modifier | modifier le code] Le cardage consiste à démêler et aérer les fibres. Peignage[modifier | modifier le code] Le filage à la main[modifier | modifier le code] Portail du textile
mprsdrose Dish and Wash Cloth Mania knitty.com Ravellings on the knitted sleeve -- Part I To some knitters or would-be designers, there is nothing so daunting as designing a knitted sleeve that fits. The problem with sleeves -- whether the simple, boxy drop-shoulder style, or those involving more intricate shaping -- is that there always seems to be a whiff of uncertainty about the finished product. First, there's uncertainty in length. And then there's the uncertainty in determining a proper upper arm width. Finally, there's the uncertainty of armscye depth. So, if you're in the position of having to add sleeves to an existing sleeveless vest or top, or designing a garment from scratch, how do you pick the right sleeve style, and how do you crunch the numbers to make the sleeves fit the body? To answer these questions, you'll need to be acquainted with the common types of sleeves used for clothing, and what measurements to take. Drop shoulder What it looks like The drop-shoulder style has the simplest lines of any sleeve style. Set-in
knitting: picking up stitches/sweater oonstruction question I've been experimenting with a weird way I thought of to make a cardigan, inspired by Knitty's Tubey. I'm doing it with Homespun, since if I'm going to try something new, might as well make it a $10 sweater that hides mistakes. I'm using very long circular 10s. The sleeves are knitted up as one long stockinette piece. I started at my right wrist at 25 st., increased up to 36 for the the upper arms, then bound off 10 st. for the armpits and knit 24 st. flat for a while. I'm starting the body now. The question is, how many stitches should I be picking up? Thanks! The Joy of Handspinning – Hand spinning wool into yarn with a spinning wheel or drop spindle » How The Spinning Wheel Works The spindle and the drive wheel are rotated by a drive band. The spindle whorl is either on the flyer or attached to the spindle. It has 2-3 different pulley sizes which controls the speed of the flyer. The flyer has a row of hooks on one or both sides of the U-shaped arms to guide the yarn onto the bobbin evenly. Single Drive Wheels This type of wheel has one drive band around the flyer wheel and the flyer whorl. Double Drive Wheels This type of wheel has the flyer whorl and bobbin next to one another on the same side of the spindle. Bobbin Lead Wheels The Louet spinning wheel is a good example of a bobbin lead wheel.
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.
Stretchy Bind Offs I want to save these somewhere so I'll always know where to find them again. Will update this later after I test them all to say which one is my favorite for toe-up sock cuffs. Update: EZ wins, not a huge surprise. Hers is listed first. Elizabeth Zimmermann's Sewn Cast off from Knitting Without Tears Break yarn, leaving a tail about 4 times as long as the circumference of the sock. * sew forward (right to left) through two stitches as if to purl, leave the stitches on. Denise's variation for circular knitting (from For the very first stitch only, after you go backwards through it, do not remove it, instead move it to be the last stitch on the final needle. From (Ask Athena) Stretchy Bind Off by Sarah Hauschka Email: shauschka@earthlink.net -- Seattle, WA, USA Description: In the first stitch, draw up a loop and leave it on the right needle. Continue to alternate this with yarn forward (purling) and yarn back (knitting). 1.
Fermented Suint Method | Wool Ewe… Fermented Suint Method is a technique to clean wool fleece in preparation for spinning. This method was developed for the lower lanolin wools which have a lower wax content in their woolgrease. Primitive and longwool breeds specifically. If you’re new to fleece processing, this is one of the simplest ways for cleaning fleece and a good place to start. The process is designed for cleaning large quantities of fleece, as each subsequent batch makes the FS mix stronger. Suint is basically sheeps sweat. I will clarify right from the start that this method will not remove all of the woolgrease. You will need the following: An unwashed wool fleece (preferably of a higher grease content)RainwaterOpaque container with fitted lid Optional: Large laundry bagExtra binWindow screen We start with the container: 20 Gal Container Mine is a 20 gal container that I fill about three quarters full with rainwater collected from a downspout on my house. Put your unwashed, unrinsed fleece into the bin. laundry bag
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