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knitting stripes, a tip to “carry up”

08 October 2021

knit striped swatch, in purple anda varigated purple-green-grey yarn. The striped sections are seperated by solid purple knitting.

The first time I worked a project in stripes I was confused what it meant to "carry up". How did I do that? My sole reference book at the time simply stated: "Wrap the working yarn around the other yarn(s) every 2-3cm (1in). Make sure the yarns do not pull."[1] Did I twist the yarns together to the … [Read more...] about knitting stripes, a tip to “carry up”

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three tips: join being careful not to twist

20 February 2018

There are six simple words that strike dread every time, "join being careful not to twist". My brain groans and sighs with an "I know!" and I set out to make a careful join. I rarely get it right on the first try. Or the second. For instance, take this lovely foundation chain of over 100 stitches … [Read more...] about three tips: join being careful not to twist

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book review: Shawl Geometry Series

13 February 2018

There are numerous variables for a knit shawl design, whether created from the first stitch or a pattern. It doesn't matter where one starts in the process--yarn, gauge, or stitch pattern--each one increases the complexity. That is before adding in the most important choice, shape. That's where … [Read more...] about book review: Shawl Geometry Series

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two book ideas for easy crafting

16 May 2017

I love challenging myself with complicated designs, though I also take great joy in the beauty found within simple patterns. After a long day I don't always want to knit another garter stitch washcloth, it's nice to have easy to work patterns on hand. The two books in today's post fit this basic … [Read more...] about two book ideas for easy crafting

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five books for your spring bookshelf

21 March 2017

It's officially spring, and my reading pace hasn't slackened one bit. The "to be reviewed" pile is threatening to overtake one of the "to be read" piles, so here are five titles that recently caught my eye. They are each unique and diverse in topic and skill; I've decided their trend is colour. I … [Read more...] about five books for your spring bookshelf

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stitch dictionaries, some new, some old

22 November 2016

pile of stitch dictionaries

I love stitch dictionaries and they seem to follow me home from book sales as if I'm the pied piper. In this post I'll share a few dictionaries that are new and several classic favorites. Please also check out these previous posts, knit resources and crochet resources. Why do I like to have so … [Read more...] about stitch dictionaries, some new, some old

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