Knit to Support the Troops

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My Knitting for Others group is currently making helmet liners and neck gators for military personnel overseas who are in cold climates. The easier of the two projects is the neck gator. Both are made using circular needles; but the helmet liner also requires double-pointed needles [...]

The Swift Yarn Winder – A Gotta Have Knitting Gadget

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Wind your hanks and skeins of yarn into easy to knit balls with this premium quality hand operated Swift Yarn Winder. Made of finely finished birch, the Swift Yarn Winder holds and supports skeins of yarn in various sizes and winds them into pull thread balls. You’ll love the gentle whirring sound of the swift as it turns [...]

Knitting for Others

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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 [...]

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