by Joanne | May 26, 2014 | Blog, Resources
This is a great video on how to mix yarn or how to combine different types of yarn and textures. On this video tutorial we combine three types of yarn: one base color, one thinner darker color and one textured yarn. A couple of tips to keep in mind: Don’t...
by Joanne | May 26, 2014 | Blog, Knitting, Lessons, Resources
Knitting a Stretchy Edge or Flexible Bind Off This is a very neat way to knit a stretchy edge on your project. It’s ideal if you want your project to not ‘scrunch up’ . HERE’S THE TUTORIAL: On this video we show you how to cast-off or bind-off...
by Joanne | Mar 2, 2014 | Blog
EMBROIDER ON KNITTING Interesting concept, right? But how does it work? Well, you basically use a knitted stitch as the equivalent of a fabric hole. On this video we start by knitting a swatch with the Afghan or Tunisian Stitch and then use that as the...
by Joanne | Mar 1, 2014 | Blog
This spiral scarf is often referred to as a ‘potato chip scarf’ because it looks like Pringle’s. So what makes it spiral like that? The core of this piece stays even while the sides get increased and decreased creating a wavy pattern. Here’s...
by Joanne | Feb 7, 2014 | Blog
Bind Off in Purl So you’re on the ‘purl’ side of your knitting and your need to bind off or ‘cast off’? This is the video for you! Check out our other BASIC KNITTING TUTORIALS ON YOUTUBE: HERE Share images and question with...