For the one I knit yesterday I used leftover Zealana Artisan Tui which has a nice fuzzy look to it. The instructions warn you to be careful not to break the yarn as you are forming the ears and I, of course, broke the yarn. I’ve decided to use some scrap acryllic on the next o...
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn, approximately 127 yards (116m); scrap yarn in assorted colors for eyes, nose, I-cord striping We used: Rowan All Seasons Cotton (60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 98 yards [90m] per 50g ball): #217 Lime Leaf (yarn A), 2 balls; #219 Duskand (yarn B), 1 bal...
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Before she stuffs and closes up the top of one, she runs scrap yarn through the live stitches (if you’re doing the “Magic Loop” technique with a long enough circular needle, you can probably skip that step): then, she inserts a balloon into the opening, blows it up, ties it off...
If, after reading the pattern through, you realize there are some new techniques you are unfamiliar with, take some time to practice them with scrap yarn before you start your project. For example, if you’re trying a new cast on method, try it out a few times with some old yarn so ...
Try using scrap yarn from other projects to make this scarf. Because much of its appeal comes from the differing weights and colors of yarn, you can stretch your imagination to create any combo you like. Free Tube Scarf Knitting Pattern Fuzzy, warm, and ready for any weather, the tube ...
I’d recommend trying all of this out with some scrap yarn and needles to see how you like it! Best, Cassy Reply Louise says: April 19, 2017 at 9:29 am Thank you for the free pattern. I am am definitely going to knit this Beauty. Reply Jeannie says: April 19, 2017 at 12:...
Hi, this is my first attempt at mittens and I need a little help with the thumb part. When you say join yarn with right side facing you what does that mean? Are you supposed to start with the inside of the thumb hole or the outside? My guess is that you join the yarn at the ...
A yarn over is the basis of most lace patterns and is very simple to make. In fact, many new knitters make yarn overs completely by accident (but in those cases it's called a hole, not lace). When moving the yarn from the front or the back of your work, you would normally be ve...
Try using scrap yarn from other projects to make this scarf. Because much of its appeal comes from the differing weights and colors of yarn, you can stretch your imagination to create any combo you like. Free Tube Scarf Knitting Pattern Fuzzy, warm, and ready for any weather, the tube ...