Inside: Blanket Sizes Chart with 12 standard sizes plus my Cast On and Row Count Calculators to help you plan your next blanket project. I’m always asked, “How big should I make a …” “… couch throw?” “… baby blanket?” “… full size blanket?” I compiled the Blanket Sizes Chart as a guide to average …
Wet Block your knitting may sound scary or foreign but the fact is it can make your project sing! It will make the stitches even out and open lace wok and cables nicely. How to Wet Block your Knitting “Even the professionals block” There are ways to steam knitting that can kill synthetic yarns but …
5 Things About Knitting You May Not Have Known Guest blog By Kath Knitting, once associated with only older people used to making their own clothes and embarrassing jumpers made by well-meaning Grandmas, is on the up. Crafts are increasingly popular amongst the young, and sewing and knitting your own clothes in a struggling economy is …
The Picot Triangle Shawl is a shawl knit on the bias in garter stitch. Cast on with or without picots, add along the side as you go and bind off with or without for a versatile pattern. Picot Triangle Shawl by Kristen MangusGoodKnit Kisses June 27, 2013 EDITED September 2018; SEE NOTES AT …
The Picot Layette set is a set of loom knit baby patterns that includes a bonnet, booties and lovey. The picot edging adds adds a decorative touch that makes this set special and treasured. This set knits up quickly and is perfect for a baby shower gift. I hope you enjoy it! The picot edge …
The Picot Bonnet is a picot edges bonnet. It’s a simple pattern but the edge is more intermediate loom knit pattern. A technique video link is included in the pattern. Picot Bonnet By Kristen Mangus at GoodKnit Kisses May 27, 2013 Notes: Work in a flat panel. Instructions are written for preemie, notes in …
The Picot Booties are a loom knit baby bootie made in a preemie bootie or newborn bootie. We hope you enjoy this pattern and try out the whole Picot Layette set as well. Picot Booties By Kristen MangusGoodKnit Kisses Free Pattern in Picot Layette Set Loom Knit May 27, 2013 Loom: 3/8″ gauge …
Which type of pattern do you prefer? Do you like a written out pattern or one that is fully photo or fully video? I think there is a happy medium. Personally, written patterns with graphs or diagrams and/or a few progress photos are my preference. BUT I do like links to technique videos for those …
Double knitting Afghan S loom? Hello double knitting & Knitting Board enthusiasts! Back in the summer of 2013 I tested double knitting on the new Knitting Board Super Afghan loom (11/16″ gauge and 198 pegs) and talked a little about it in my review. Many have asked how to set this up. Here it is written …
Make a super quick cowl with your hand & fabulous yarn in less than 20 minutes! Red Heart Boutique has a new yarn called Dash. It is a knit tube (also called an I-cord). Save time for a quick handmade gift for you or a friend with this gorgeous yarn. Yarn in video: 1 hank …