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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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Watch Us Wednesday – French Knitter Jewelry
We recently created a new video showing all the information you need to begin creating beaded jewelry using our French Knitter. Carol Porter shows you how to cast on, cast off, and work beads into your design. You won’t want to miss seeing her beautiful jewelry creations in the video. She’s worked with everything from monofilament to leather for a wide variety of lovely designs.
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Make It Monday – Beaded Jewelry
Did you know you can make beaded jewelry with the French Knitter? If you take a little extra time to string beads onto your thread before you start, it’s easy to work them into your design as you go along. An Embroidery Stitching Tool Needle Threader makes the process quick and easy. Download our inspiration sheet for more detailed instructions. You can create many variations of this project by changing the fibers and beads you choose for your design. Have you ever created jewelry with a french knitter?
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Make It Monday – Knitted Winter Trio
Knit a fashionable winter ensemble to help keep you warm on these remaining winter days. This knitted project includes how to knit a matching set of boot toppers, fingerless gloves, and cute headband. All three are knitted with the Takumi Bamboo Double Pointed Knitting Needles. Coordinate in your favorite color with a new outfit and you’re sure to stay warm!
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Watch Us Wednesday-Beginning Knitting
We adore this quick video series by Good Knit Kisses showing all the basics of knitting including: cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. If you want to learn to knit or pass on your love of knitting this is a fantastic video to start with and refer back to. We cued it up to play through the whole series of videos for you. Be sure to leave Kristen a little love for creating this fantastic knitting basics series. You can find the Takumi Knitting Needles and Circular Needles on…
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Make it Monday – Curly -Q Scarf
The Curly-Q scarf by Edith Eig is sure to catch attention when it is being worn. Knit this fabulous scarf in all sorts of fun colors to add to your scarf collection. This scarf was created using the Takumi Velvet Knitting Needles. If you have not yet tried the Takumi Velvet Knitting Needles you will fall in love with their smooth, lightweight feel. Yarns and fibers gulide effortlessly when using Takumi Velvet.
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Friday Finds-Knitting
Since Winter is still hitting most of the country this weekend, we’re posting a few of our favorite knitting finds to keep you busy while you’re inside by the fire trying to keep warm. Happy to hear daylight savings time is just around the corner. Happy Knitting… How to Cast On and Knit the First Row Video by Creative Culture Super Simple Knit Bracelets by Design Sponge Double Pointed Needles Tutorial by Catherine Why Bamboo Knitting Needles by Nancy Raspberry Shawlette by Jodi Do you use bamboo knitting needles? We…
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Watch Us Wednesday- Takumi Bamboo Needles
Knitting needles are made from a variety of substances with different benefits and uses. Takumi Bamboo Knitting Needles are created from a sustainable resource that’s easy on the hands. This video features knitters across the globe using bamboo needles showing why they like knitting on bamboo needles. We know you have a variety of crafting tools you prefer, and would love to hear about your favorite knitting needles.
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Make it Monday – 2-At-A-Time Dresden Socks
Can you believe March is already here! This month we are going to be sharing with you all sorts of Knitting and Crochet projects. What better way to start the month than with these cozy 2-At-A-Time Dresden Socks? This pattern will teach you to knit two socks on one 48” Takumi Bamboo Circular Knitting Needle. Knit a pair of socks for you or a special someone to keep warm on those cool spring nights! Here is a link to the printable PDF instructions. Just imagine all the wonderful cozy socks…
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Friday Finds-Pom Poms
Pom Poms are everywhere we look lately. We shared a few pom pom finds two weeks ago in our heart round up. The pom pom garland above was created by our friends at Love of Knitting for their booth at The National NeedleArts Trade Show show last week. Here’s a few more fun pom pom project links we found to share with you: Chiffon Pom Pom Necklace by Jenny Bevlin Yarn Flowers by Country Living Pom Pom Gift Wrap by For Chic Sake Wooly Sheep by Anacapa Knits Pom Pom…