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Knitted Pom-Pom Flower
Designed by Carol Mesimer This little flower will add a cheerful touch anyplace you put it. A bit of yarn, a wooden dowel and a flowerpot or vase are all that’s needed.
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The Triangle Tassel Scarf – Knit Pattern
Hello! I am Rin, the knitter behind Rin Knits and Stuff. I am a pattern designer and yarn dyer from Ohio. I am so excited to be back on the blog! Today I’m going to share a knit scarf design with slipped stitches to create a beautiful texture that can be customized to your liking. So let’s get to it.
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Picking Up Knit Stitches “The Dragonfruit Coaster” (Part 3) Free Pattern and Tutorial (QUOE TIPS)
By Quayln Stark / QUOE This video tutorial and written pattern are the third in a series of four that cover every special technique used to create The Dragonfruit Coaster.
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Mosaic Intarsia Knitting “The Dragonfruit Coaster” (Part 2) Free Pattern and Tutorial (QUOE TIPS)
By Quayln Stark / QUOE This video tutorial and written pattern are the second in a series of four that cover every special technique used to create The Dragonfruit Coaster.
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Tunisian Crochet Combo Set Review by Noor’s Knits
By Noorain Nazimi | Noor’s Knits Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links for which I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Hi everyone! I’m Noorain, the knit and crochet designer behind Noor’s Knits. I am originally from Hyderabad, India and I am also a Canadian. I currently live in Cleveland, OH.
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Takumi Knitting Needles
What is it?– In its most elemental form, knitting is simply a method by which we apply various technique to yarn with knitting needles and turn it into a unique fabric that mirrors our creative intent. Using knitting needles we are able to manipulate yarn to create multiple loops in a line on the needle shaft or cord. As each of these rows progress, a newly created loop is pulled through one or more loops from the previous row, placing the new row on the gaining needle. The resulting knitted fabric consists…
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Takumi Bamboo Knitting Needles
What is it? – Takumi, Stradivarius, Cartier. Their legendary quality of performance defies all attempts of description. The name alone is iconic and imbues a sense of artistry. Pretenders and imitators come and go but never stay. Clover has long prided itself in the production of Takumi premium bamboo knitting needles. Production quantity has always been secondary to production quality. Only the finest raw materials have ever been used and manufacturing has always been accomplished to the absolute highest, most exacting standards. As knitting mediums and techniques have evolved…
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Friday Finds – Get Bamboozled!
Are you Bamboozled yet? We couldn’t end this week without giving you a little more inspiration. Check out some of the fun and easy projects you can create using Clover’s Takumi Bamboo Knitting Needles and Accessories. Attaching sleeves finishing techniques spillyjane knits: Naïve Socks swatchandlearn.com Purple Beanie Triangle Stitch Markers Weaving in your ends using Chibi Darning Needles
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Friday Finds – Knitted I-Cords
One of the simplest ways to teach knitting is to start with a knitted tube of yarn or i-cord. The i-cord was originally created by the late Elizabeth Zimmerman, knitting pioneer, who called it the idiot cord because anyone can knit one or i-cord for short. It really is quite an ingenious and very versatile piece of knitting. You’ll see i-cords used as ties and finished edges on knit garments; as belts and bag handles; with beads knit in as jewelry; and as decorative elements on home dec projects. You can create an i-cord…
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Earth Day Finds
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle is the perfect way to honor the planet, and minimize our footprint. For those of us who craft and create, it’s a way of life. We’re always setting aside little found treasures to add into our next projects. You know you’re a true crafter when family and friends also squirrel away little treasures they think you might be able to use in your creations. Earth Day is a great time to share our thrifty ways. We’d love to hear about your found treasures and how you…
