This little collection of knitting jargon achieves one thing… it decreases your stitches on a knit row. Most importantly it decreases three stitches into one. Just like the k3tog we learned last week. (click here to see that video too) And if you’re looking for a dramatic affect, this is the way to go! You’ll […]
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This is another knitting jargon video (I know how much you love them!). Let’s make some dramatic shaping on our fabric with decreasing 3 stitches into 1 in the form of k3tog. It’s easy to get confused and wonder whether the knitting dictionary is pulling your leg, “ha!” said Cable, the knitting dictionary compiler, “I […]
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Knitting Jargon Tutorials , Odds and Ends
Once you know how to increase on a knit row you can change that technique slightly to increase on a purl row. This might be known as m1p (make one purl), or m1pw (make one purlwise). Whichever you come across in your pattern abbreviations, you’ll need exactly the technique you’ll see in this video. (and […]
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Knitting Patterns , Knitting Tips and Tricks
You might be surprised to learn that when you start knotting like this you’re learning a whole new yarn craft…. yes you’re actually doing ‘macramé’. That sounds fancy-pants doesn’t it?! But all you’re doing that’s different to knitting is taking strands of yarn, so it looks more like weaving and making rows of knots, instead […]
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If you’re stuck with scraps of yarn and left-overs from bigger projects you might wonder whether to declutter your yarn storage or find another use for them. You’re in the right place as this might sway you towards knitting up a floury of multi-coloured bracelets, for your friends, a school fundraiser, gifts or yourself! This pattern […]
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Knitting Tools , Knitting Yarn 101
Once you’ve realised that you need to use chunky yarn, you have to find the right needles… But which ones!?????!!!??? I love knitting with all sorts of yarn, just as much as the next knitter. But when it comes to winter knits, I can’t get enough of chunky yarn. I love so many different styles, […]
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More knitting jargon! It just keeps appearing and you know and I know that it can’t be avoided. If you’re going to knit the fabulous lace scarf or the pair of socks that you promised your Nan, then you have to find out what it all means! No worries! I’m here to make it easier. […]
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Yes, what is chunky yarn, what is bulky yarn, rug yarn, craft yarn? There are a few complexities, so let’s break it down and make it as easy as possible to identify and substitute yarn from one pattern to another. I’ll firstly talk about the different names, as yes, there are a few that have […]
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What do you do when you finish knitting an item and you are left with 10g or 15g of yarn from a 50g or 100g ball? That’s not even one ounce, how much use is that going to be? You’d be surprised! This week’s video is showing you how I roll left-over yarn into a ball. […]
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Finishing Your Knits , Knitting Tools
Last week I showed you how to start your French Knitting, (if you’d like to see that video first, where I also show you where I found these gorgeous french knitting dolls, click here) this week we can finish and make something with the resulting i-cord. There are so many ideas out there, but first we […]
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