We know that a little tip can turn into a huge lifesaver. That’s why every Tuesday this month, we’re putting together a stash of trusty tricks and shortcuts, courtesy of our favorite knitters.
Enjoy these 5 fresh ideas to get things started — and don’t forget to visit our Knit Savvy page for more bite-sized inspiration!
From Angela Tong:
Tip No. 6
When using the long-tail cast-on, keep your knitting tidy by winding your yarn tail with a plastic bread tab.
From Grace Akhrem:
Tip No. 7
When weaving in the ends of a slippery fiber like cotton, bamboo or linen, split the strand into single plies and weave each ply in a separate direction. The ends won’t come undone as easily!
From Sunne Meyer:
Tip No. 8
Place old wine corks on the end of your needles to prevent the stitches from slipping off.
From Miriam Felton:
Tip No. 9
When casting on lots of stitches, save time counting by placing stitch markers at regular intervals while you go.
From Miriam Felton:
Tip No. 10
When winding slippery yarns, add another point of tension between the swift and the ballwinder. It’ll keep your ball tight and stable!
If you missed Tips 1 through 5, see them here. And discover a world of inspiration in our Knit Savvy roundup!
