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Knitting & Crochet

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Mar 22, 2011

The Like Lace StitchThis is a beautiful stitch that can be done on any size needle and with any size yarn. When you use a small size needle and thin yarn it will come out looking very delicate. When y ...

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Mar 22, 2011

Here is how to join two sets of stitches without leaving a seam.  This method is good for the toes of socks, the top of hoods, baby garments, or anywhere else you don't want a bulky seam.. It's NOT re ...

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Mar 22, 2011

There will be many times when you will want both sides of your work to look the same.  One of those times, for instance, might be when you are making a scarf.  Another time you might be making a shawl ...

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Mar 22, 2011

There are not many stitches that are more beautiful than this LACEY EYELET RIB STITCH.  And, there are few that are easier.  Most knitters are apprehensive about knitting any lace patterns, and truthf ...

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Mar 22, 2011

Here's a great way to make something that is truly one of a kind.  You can do this by making your own tweed yarn.  It's very easy to do.  You can use 2, 3 or more yarns to do this.  The yarns don't ha ...

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Mar 22, 2011

There are certain stitches that work well when you want both sides of the work to look pretty much the same.  These stitches are good for scarves, shawls  baby blankets and throws.  One of these stitc ...

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Mar 22, 2011

Here is a good stitch to know, especially if your knitting tends to come out looser than you would like it.  It works well for a nice cozy sweater when used with a thick wool.  The twisted stockinette ...

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Mar 19, 2011

The bamboo stitch is a beautiful, versatile stitch that can be used for lots of different kinds of projects.  I especially love using it for baby blankets and scarves.  It is an easy, reversible stitc ...

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Mar 10, 2011

I love circular needles! I use a circular most of the time, even when I am knitting straight. One of the reasons I love knitting on a circular is because with a circular needle, you don't have to worr ...

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Mar 8, 2011

Now that you have learned how to knit ribbing, you will have to know how to bind off ribbing. If you have knitted something that needs to have a stretch to it, such as socks or a neck, this is a very ...