How to Start – Knitting Tips for Beginners The last time I picked up a couple of knitting needles was when I was 13 years old. I had to knit squares to make slippers in order to get community service hours for Ticktockers, a mother-daughter philanthropy organization of the National Charity League. I did not …
A Guide to Understanding, Selecting, & Using Yarn There are many different types of yarn, including multiple-plied yarn, sock yarn, brushed yarn, boucle yarn, chenille yarn, felting wool, and superwash wool. In recent decades, yarn manufacturing has advanced and different types of yarn have exploded onto the market. Yarn is generally divided into animal, plant, …
Cotton, Linen, Hemp, Soy, Bamboo, Corn, and Silk Many yarns are made from plant fiber, particularly cotton and linen. Silk is a unique type of fiber. Understanding yarn fiber helps when choosing yarn for a project. Plant fibers are becoming popular among knitters who want a more organic, environmentally-friendly yarn. Unlike animal fibers, plant fibers …
Sheep Wool, Mohair, Cashmere, Angora, Alpaca, Camel, and Llama Most natural yarn comes from animal fiber, particularly sheep wool, mohair, cashmere, angora, and alpaca. Understanding yarn fiber helps when choosing yarn for a project. Natural yarn can come from animal fiber or plant fiber, but historically most yarn has been made from animal fiber. Different …
Knitting Patterns, Stitch Patterns, Knitting Hints & Tips Here are some great basic knitting books that teach general techniques, knitting patterns, stitch patterns, yarn composition, and general knitting hints and tips. There are hundreds of knitting books that cover everything from introductions to knitting to advanced techniques to knitting patterns. While it’s hard to learn …
What’s Needed To Begin Knitting If you’d like to create your own winter fashion, nothing beats the warmth of wool, and becoming a knitter is not as difficult or expensive as you may have first thought! In the past knitting has been unfairly misrepresented as a hobby for grandmas! This is far from the truth …
Here are some knitting ideas to inspire knitters to work on shared, crafty, creative knitting projects at their next knitting club meeting. Knitting clubs are active social clubs, where members often work on individual projects. For a change of pace, why not work on a group project? Here are some ideas for creative knitters, to …
For expert knitters and beginner knitters, a knitting club is a great way to socialize and learn about new stitches or easy knitting patterns. Knitting clubs are a fun way for people to share their passion for knitting. So pick up some knitting needles and a ball of yarn, and find some like-minded knitters, to …
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