We've all been there. We've got a big pile of yarn (inherited from a family member, the result of frogging a project, or maybe even a thrift store find)... and we have no idea how much yardage there is! Since most patterns specify the number of yards you
When you join the new yarn, you might find that the initial loop is a bit loose. Don’t worry; this happens when you’re switching to a new ball of yarn. Knit a few more stitches without worrying about it. When you’re midway or more down the needle, you can tug on the yarn ta...
2. Tread yarn trough egg carton Thread a piece of yarn onto your yarn needle. Sew each of the egg carton pieces together. When you get to the last egg carton piece, tie a knot in the yarn, cut off the excess and tape the end down inside the egg carton. ...
Follow the step-by-step instructions to wrap the wire around the hoop, add embroidery floss and beads, and wrap the hoop with yarn. Customize your necklace by attaching a pendant piece and adding additional beads. Finally, complete the look by looping the suede cord through the hoop and tyin...
Roll it up around and around your fingers. Once it's big enough to hold its shape, you can wrap it around and hold it. Step 4: Make the Rug After making the rag rug yarn, you can weave the rug together in several ways. First, weave it on a loom. Then, knit it or crochet it...
Hand sew the openings closed and tie off in a knot at both ends. Use a zig zag stitch to sew the stuffed hearts onto the string or yarn. Make a loop at both ends of the yarn to help be able to easily hang the garland. Hand Sewing Modification ...
The last person to join a chain is the winner. In our next section, we'll show you our Halloween twist on the classic Wheelbarrow game. Want more great Halloween ideas? Check out: Halloween Crafts: Check out ideas for spooky homemade fun in this article. Halloween Decorations: Dress up ...
This is an easy way to add color without complicating the pattern. Tapestry Crochet: Carry multiple colors of yarn and switch between them to make intricate, multi-colored designs.Finishing Techniques: Invisible Join: When finishing your cap, use an invisible join to connect the end of your ...
You're going to use this yarn to sew up the edges. Thread a blunt knitting needle onto the end of the yarn and sew the two edges together. Make sure that the stitches on both rounds line up so that you get a smooth join. Tie a knot in the end of the yarn and break it off....
Pattern:Download a copy of the freeBarley patternor theBarley Light pattern, orget the Barley pattern in the Tin Can Knits app.Check out our tutorial here if reading a multi-size knitting pattern is new to you. Yarn:for the Barley hat you can choose from 3 weights of yarn, worsted/aran...