What does “k1tbl” mean? When a pattern says “rep” what do I do? The Knitting Abbreviations List answers these questions and more! This list contains the most commonly used abbreviations and terms used in needle knitting patterns. This is not an exhaustive list and there may be terms on your pattern that are not included. …
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Inside: Detailed instructions with tutorial video showing how to make a gauge swatch and take accurate measurements. First, knit a gauge swatch.. We’ve all seen these instructions in patterns, but what does it mean to knit a gauge swatch? I’m going to explain in detail not only how to make a gauge swatch, but when …
Inside: Video tutorial to teach needle knitters how to knit through the back loop, k1tbl. When you see the abbreviation k1tbl, or k1 tbl, you need to knit through the back loop of the stitch. This creates a twisted knit stitch and look different than a traditional knit stitch. Instead of the smooth “V” this …
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 …
Yarn Class Yarn Slang explained (skein, ball, hank, cake), How to use a Yarn Swift and Ball Winder, and How to calculate yards used on a knit or crochet project. Take our starter Yarn Class here. Watch the yarn class 101 video below. Be sure to grab some scratch paper to help you figure out …
GoodKnit Kisses is giving away 10,000 feet of free yarn!!! Check out my Website for details on how to enter the Granny Round Challenge! Also check out the YouTube video vlog for more. This month GoodKnitKisses celebrates our 2nd year on YouTube! We are nearing 10,000 subscribers! (Currently we’re at 9,388 as of 01/03/2013). In …
Kristen at GoodKnitKisses hosts International Loom Knit and Crafting Club. This is a fluid and changing CREATIVE community that is open 24/7 for YOU, the crafter in Fibre Arts! Follow GoodKnitKisses on YouTube, Twitter and especially our Facebook Group to hang with other crafters. We range from young to not as young, newbie to …
Hi everyone!! I have a few exciting announcements and TWO great tutorial videos are below: I’m super pleased to announce I am now working along side of AllFreeKnitting.com to bring you the latest in Loom Knitting Tutorials on my YouTube Site and on AllFreeKnitting’s site as well! A very big thanks to Mikey at mikeyssmail …
After some well thought out constructive criticism of my first blog I’ve decided to take out some commentary I mentioned and place it here. I was more light hearted and got a bit serious when it came to my passion for education. I meant it to show more as a passion, which it is, more …