Posted by Glenna on Apr 5, 2013 in Knitting |
In the wide world of knitting we live in, it is easy to find a variety of sweater styles which rely on different kinds of construction: Seamed, seamless, top-down, bottom-up, drop-shoulder, raglan shoulder, set-in shoulder, and the list goes on. Consider trying short-row shoulder shaping on your next sweater project that calls for sloped shoulders, or practice it on swatches just as we’ve done here. It might just transform your sweater finishing altogether!
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Posted by Glenna on Apr 2, 2013 in Knitting |
One of the fabulous things about knitting is getting to play with colors of all kinds. Unlike shopping for hats or sweaters in a store and being limited to only the half dozen or so colors on the rack, our only limitation as knitters is having to make a choice among the many hundreds of possibilities! Here are some tips for selecting perfect colors for your project.
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Posted by Glenna on Mar 23, 2013 in Knitting |
Are you the kind of knitter who feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day for knitting? Here are a few greats tips for speedier knitting.
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Posted by Glenna on Mar 12, 2013 in Knitting |
Every knitter comes to find they have a favorite technique, and lace is often one that has special appeal. Explore the variety of lace knitting designs, involving different kinds of yarns and patterns, in many styles and shapes!
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Posted by Glenna on Mar 9, 2013 in Knitting |
As you progress in your knitting you'll surely encounter short rows and the wrap and turn. Enjoy these step by step instructions for a wrap and turn which will come in handy for knitting socks, sweaters, and more!
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