a tutorial on two popular methods for decreasing stitches in knitting Welcome! Today's tutorial is how to decrease in knitting. Decreasing is the method by which one lessens the number of workable stitches, and can be used in a myriad of projects such as hats, socks, sweaters, lace, mittens, shawls and so much more. The… Continue reading How to Decrease in Knitting
Author: bilingwool
Knot Stitch Baby Blanket
a textured and soft baby knit by Short Rounds Knitwear Welcome back! Today I am featuring this knot stitch baby blanket I recently finished for a friend. I fell in love with the rich green color of the yarn, the overall texture of the knot stitches, and the ease with which this blanket came together.… Continue reading Knot Stitch Baby Blanket
How I Wet Block A Finished Project
a technique for finishing knitted and crocheted items Wet blocking is a rather new technique to me, and since incorporating it into my finishing process, I wished I would have learned about it sooner! There are three main ways to block knit/crochet items: steam blocking, spray blocking, and wet blocking. Today, I am going to… Continue reading How I Wet Block A Finished Project
Bell Sleeve Top by Gu’Chet
a crochet lace pullover to bring out your inner hippie These are my first sweaters I have ever made, through either knit or crochet! I absolutely love these. Crocheted lace has such a delicate, feminine vibe to it that, when paired with bell sleeves, is a no-brainer! When I saw this pattern, I knew I… Continue reading Bell Sleeve Top by Gu’Chet
How to Purl
knitting's sister stitch Last week, I gave an in-depth study into the knit stitch, casting on and binding off. Today I want to focus on the purl stitch. Knowing the knit and purl stitches sets you up to make dozens of different fabrics, patterns, and textures. These two techniques, the knit and purl stitch, are… Continue reading How to Purl
Cell Stitch Poncho
a free knitting pattern a mesh fabric creates this fun and stretchy poncho This is such a fun project that I have to share with you all today. I saw this colorful yarn at a yarn shop I was visiting (A Bit O' Yarn) and immediately knew I had to make something with it. A… Continue reading Cell Stitch Poncho
How to Knit
a complete tutorial for casting on, the knit stitch, and binding off The supplies I will be using for this tutorial. Hello everyone! Welcome back. I am so excited for this post today because it is one that I have wanted to make for a while! I love knitting so much and I am so… Continue reading How to Knit
Fair Isle Hat by Jenny Williams for KnitPicks.com
my first fair isle project My first ever fair isle project! I am so proud of this hat. For me, it marks an improvement in my knitting skills and a broadening of my project horizons. There are so many more fair isle projects I feel empowered to attempt upon completing this hat. I enjoyed this… Continue reading Fair Isle Hat by Jenny Williams for KnitPicks.com
Beginner’s Crochet Kit
my recommendations for a beginner As a convenient follow-up to my previous posts, How to Crochet and Tools of the Trade, I thought I would offer my recommendations for crochet essentials. This is directed to those of you who are just beginning to crochet and need a good place to start. Or, perhaps you have… Continue reading Beginner’s Crochet Kit
Grenache Shawl by Alison Green for Berroco
a look at the biggest shawl I've ever made and the smallest shawl I've ever made I loved knitting this lace pattern Happy Friday, bilingwools! Today I wanted to share with you a look at my Grenache Shawl. This was the biggest shawl I've ever made (so far), measuring in at 92" wide by 43"… Continue reading Grenache Shawl by Alison Green for Berroco
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