A Good Yarn: Makerspace and Crafting Salon is not going anywhere. We will continue our “politics-free zone,” and for the same reason that I put that in place when we started this. It’s not to white-wash what’s happening. It’s not to make nice. It’s not because there are ...
The yarn I’m using for my sweater is Northfield. Thrummed Mittens Short technique video on adding thrums to your knitting Our links Polly’s Instagram Polly’s Ravelry Notebook VeryPink Instagram Verypink.com VeryPink Knits YouTube Channel Staci’s Ravelry Notebook Blog, Podcast 2 months...
Have you ever really wanted to give up something but just not been able to manage it? Lydia Goetz does, so she starts a “Knit to Quit” class in Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber. Lydia, the owner of A Good Yarn, and her husband, Brad, have decided they are ready to ad...
so it is super soft and cute. I am excited to finally be able to use it out and about. If you plan on using the recommended yarn for the pattern, I will warn you, if you drop a stitch is is nearly impossible to find it. Thankfully in my opinion it is worth it, but if I ...
This technique also works if you are working the braid with a new color of yarn (no modifications necessary). Start by creating a knitted-on increase at the beginning of the round—you'll have one new stitch at the beginning of the round. Then, perform all the same maneuvers from ...
Finger knitting is a great yarn activity for kids of all ages. Though my kids probably got the most out if from around 5yrs old to when they were about 9 year olds… but given the right project, you can enjoy finger knitting way beyond this!
Across all age groups, knitters and crocheters alike said: seeing a yarn they like (74%), seeing a project they like (67%), and yarn on sale (63%). They shop at their primary retailer because the store has a good selection of yarn colors (63%), carries the brands they like (57%...
How to knit with natural sock yarn Feeling a little apprehensive of knitting a pair of socks withnon-superwash, no nylon yarn? I get it! Let's take a look at some of the ways yarn producers are creating natural yarns specifically with socks in mind, and what to look out for whenchoosi...
Did you double up the yarn? Reply Maggie August 7, 2013 at 3:35 pm I have an updated video on my blog. And you can find videos on how to make a slipknot on youtube. Reply Maggie August 8, 2013 at 8:09 pm I don’t assume everyone knows how to knit. I mention that ...
with a length of yarn and the tapestry needle, sew the bottom of the tube closed and weave in ends. To create more shaping, you may also choose to pull the tail from the center top through the bottom of the pumpkin. Tie to the bottom of the pumpkin in order to give it a pumpkin ...