Yes, I know I’m supposed to check the gauge by knitting a trial swatch to determine the number of stitches per inch my knitting yields. But…like many knitters I get so excited when knitting a new project, and the feel of the yarn alone can cause me to rush ahead and start knitting…so before you know it, I’m halfway into the project and my gauge is way off! I know I’m not alone in this practice. How many times have you checked for gauge BEFORE knitting?
For the Spring Bible Study Series, my church offered a non-traditional study called “Knitting for Others”. This class is for both beginners and experienced knitters who want to use their skill to bless others. Topics include basic knitting stitches, reading patterns, and experimenting with different types of needles and yarns. Class supplies and materials have been donated by the church, and we’re using The Knitter’s Bible for a textbook [...]
Yep! If you own an iPhone® or iPod® Touch, you can purchase a digital software app to organize and catalog knitting supplies, project notes, books, needles, knitting stash, yarns etc. to refer to when you’re next at the knitting shop. That way you will not duplicate the stuff you already have, and thus free of hard earned cash to buy supplies to knit to donate to charity [...]
Image from the Sock Pixie This one is from the Sock Pixie, who has designed a mini socks knitting pattern to help raise awareness and funds to … [Read More...]
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