The beginner’s guide to using circular knitting needles with ease As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you Circular knitting needles, does it sound like greek? Are you a beginner on circular knitting needles? Then you have come to the right …
Knitting can improve your health – both mentally and physically Have you ever felt like you just have too much on your plate? Like your head is spinning of all the different balls you’re juggling? When we are feeling stressed we are not performing at our best. We lack focus, we get irritated and we …
Make more time to knit Do you wish to make more time to knit? I know I do. So I dived into the world of plans, habits, and organization to see if I could come up with some time-saving tips for you. And here is what I came up with. I sure hope that some …
How to plan a knitting project Planing a knitting project and taking notes along the way is a way of getting on top of the creative chaos and making things happen while saving time, keeping an eye on the details and having a lot of fun! Catch your idea and hold on to it I …
Download your free knitting project sheets I love making plans! I bet I’m not alone so I have made these free knitting project sheets for us! Yes, I really do love planning, and of course, planning my knitting in particular! It’s so much fun diving into all the details that are going to work together …
Need for speed – How to knit faster Speed knitting isn’t for everyone. Some of us knit just for the joy and calm of the repetitive movement, the softness of the yarn and our wellbeing. That’s wonderful, keep it up, fellow knitters! And then there are some of us that always wants to go a …
How to knit stockinette stitch without purling? There are a lot of different techniques to try in knitting. Some you’ll love, and, some you’ll, well, not love that much … For me, it is the purl stitch. I really don’t like to purl! My purl rows always turn out a bit loose and my purling …
No purl garter stitch in the round – is that even possible? If you’ve been around for a while, you may know that I don’t like purling. You may also know that I always knit on circular needles and that I prefer knitting in the round. Another thing I like is the garter stitch. It’s …
How to pick yarn for my knitting project? There are a lot of yarn fibers, I mean it’s a jungle out there, so how are you supposed to know what kind of fiber or fiber blends to pick for your project? Well, that really is the million dollar question. But, keep calm, I’m going to do …
14 facts about alpacas and alpaca yarn The alpaca really is a cutie. I mean, look at this adorable face …! It’s fiber is one of the silkiest and most versatile fibers found in nature. The fleece can be spun into alpaca yarn , fabulous for knitting. Is there no end to the awesomeness? If …
