Learn the knit two together, more commonly known as k2tog, a super easy method of decreasing stitches in knitting. Find our k2tog knitting vdeo and step-by-step tutorial.
Using a tapestry needle, thread the yarn tail (the working yarn) through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Working Flat Begin Decreases: On a right-side row, you can start decreasing by knitting two together (k2tog) or slip, slip, knit (ssk). ...
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....
Experiment with different yarns and sizes to discover the vast creative potential of these charming little fluffs. How to Make a Yarn POM POM Making the perfect pom pom might seem like a small feat, but it’s an undertaking that promises flair and fun to any crafting project. Whether you’...
Now bring the lengths together and pass both lengths together behind the warps and bring the ends through the centre underneath the head of the knot. Carefully pull into position. To create the next RYA knot you pick up the adjoining two warps make a RYA knot on these warps. Continue this...
I have a few chunky yarns, but I am not sure if they would be long enough. Reply Edie November 24, 2013 at 2:58 pm Every time I do this and move my stitches to my other arm, it adds an extra stitch and it causes my finished scarf to go from skinny to wide/to be lop-...
It just had to work. But I didn't want to paint the yarn. I didn't want the work of a multi coloured skein of yarn, but I wanted the ombre look without multiple yarns. How could I make that happen? I racked my brain until I realized that it would be so easy to create an ...
If you run out of yarn in the middle of a row, your options are the same: Tie a temporary knot with both yarns, leaving 4- or 5-inch (10- to 13-centimeter) ends; or knit the next stitch with both strands, drop the old one, and continue knitting from the new ball. What does ...
Thicker String Tips:Opt for thicker strings or yarns as they are easier to handle and manipulate. This will help you cover more space with less effort and achieve a bold look. Intermediate Projects Once you're comfortable with the basics, it's time to add a bit of complexity: ...
More ideas to use the Paper Twine Flowers for: –embellish your gifts (the smallest flower already found a new owner this way – wrapped in simple brown craft paper with the white flower and a little white twine) –fix onto a hair tie with a stitch or two for a elegant grown-up-girly...