October 15, 2011 at 12:00 am · Filed under Uncategorized
How does pealing relate to knitting? This topic is a main concern for those who love to knit or just beginning. Although pealing is hard to prevent fully, there are ways to tell if a certain type of yarn will peal.
Pealing looks somewhat like fuzz balls or stray strands seen on knitted clothes or other material. The pealing from the yarn is expected over time in different types of yarn. One test that when done, sees if specific yarn will have the potential to peal. Rubbing a strand of the yarn Read the rest of this entry »
October 8, 2011 at 12:00 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Countless new knitters have been given the same old advice: practice by knitting a scarf. And after row after monotonous row, countless new knitters have also become frustrated and bored. While scarves offer knitters the chance to experiment with new yarns and stitch patterns, they often take many hours to complete.
Enter the fingerless gloves. These babies have it all – they can also be knit in many types of yarn and stitch patterns, but they can be completed quickly. As a bonus, Read the rest of this entry »
October 6, 2011 at 12:00 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Knitting is an art form that many people find relaxing and fun. If you have considered getting into this hobby but have only done basic items such as a cloth drape or other flat surface, perhaps you are considering upping the stakes a bit and taking on a challenge. Gloves are a great product to consider producing as they can be used in the winter months and will make a great gift for anyone. If you are unsure how to go about this task, first consider consulting a local craft supply shop or simply going online Read the rest of this entry »
October 2, 2011 at 12:00 am · Filed under Uncategorized
When we first begin to knit, it can be overwhelming to enter local yarn shops and see how expensive good yarn can cost. Severe sticker shock sends us to big box stores with our coupons to buy cheap yarn that won’t ding our wallets. We try to justify our actions by saying we aren’t ready for more expensive yarn yet.
The problem is cheap yarn simply is not good quality yarn in many cases and if we aren’t Read the rest of this entry »