Here’s a fun “recipe” to knock out some of those wonderful worsted weight scraps we always seem to have on hand. No fancy decreases to worry about. They’re fast and fun! The hats pictured here are a 6 month size but adjust the number of cast on stitches and it works for any size!
Download the free guide here: Saturn Hat Scrapbuster
If you like these, then you may also like: Knit Baby Hats Scrapbuster!
Questions? See the “Recipe Walk-Thru” here:
I was never a fan of a hard-copy-yarn-craft-journal. As a Techno Nerd, I always thought Ravelry was the only way to go. But then I was contacted to review this one.
Yep. It’s worth a look. AND I began to think of other benefits… like passing it down to another knitter in the family! Hmmm…. What do YOU think?
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In a recent Sheepishly Sharing video, I mentioned that the Kitchener stitch was challenging for me. But, true-to-form, my subscribers are the most helpful bunch and shared some of their favorite tricks and videos that helped them master this beast! Here’s all that good info right here on one page!
pipersmom shared:
Hi Margaret, this is a link to a youtube video for the kitchener stitch that gave me that light bulb moment. Since I’ve watched it I’ve not had a problem remembering how to do it, I never have to look up the steps. The only change I’ve made is that for the toe of socks I fond it unnecessary to do the set up stitches. Memorize the Kitchener Stitch
Victoria Murphy shared:
I discovered a video by Susan B. Anderson, YouTube. She has a way of helping you focus on the kitchener stitch. I repeat her mantra while doing it and it helps. Kitchener Stitch to Finish a Sock
Christina Schuricht shared:
…i wanted to share a link to a Kitchener stitch video that helped me a great deal.. maybe it could help someone else like it did me… it’s from knittinghelp.com Kitchener Stitch Seaming on Stockinette
Connie Alman shared:
Thought I would share this for you on the kitchener stitch- I buy yarn from www.lolodidit.com and on the back of her yarn labels she has a short step by step of the kitchener stitch it is now so easy for me.
SET UP:
1. Front purl, on
2. Back knit, on
Kitchener:
1. Front knit, off
2. Front purl, on
3. Back purl, off
4. Back knit, on
I find this just amazing, so easy to understand. Hope you like it.
Erin (GimmeYarn418) demonstrates her method and agrees with pipersmom above re: the set up… not necessary on socks.
Maren R shared:
I wanted to share my favored way of making the Kitchener stitch. This link shows you how to knit the Kitchener stitch instead of sewing 🙂 How to knit (not sew!) Kitchener stitch aka grafting
Instamat1c shared…
Hi Margaret. I found this video that I thought was helpful for those of us that struggle with/dislike doing the Kitchener stitch and figured I would share it: Russian Grafting – How to join live stitches with a crochet hook.
Here’s a fun “recipe” to knock out some of those wonderful worsted weight scraps we always seem to have on hand. No fancy decreases to worry about. They’re fast and fun! The hats pictured here are a 6 month size but adjust the number of cast on stitches and it works for any size!
Download this free guide: Knit Baby Hats Scrapbuster!
Questions? See the “Recipe Walk-Thru” here:
I get requests for fingerless mitts all the time and I didn’t have a clue how to do it! I’ve finally come up with something to give you but be aware that there are TWO versions: Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced. I strongly suggest watching the videos as sometimes it’s difficult to accurately describe specific actions in words!
BEGINNER VERSION
1. Download the written pattern here: Addi fingerless mitts Beginner
2. Watch the video here:
INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED VERSION
1. Download the written pattern here: Addi fingerless mitts Advanced
2. Watch the video here:
Have you joined the Facebook group Addi King, Loomers and Knits?
Yarn crafting is my first love but I have to admit that I’ve fallen in love with my new Silhouette Portrait Die Cutting Machine. So far, I’ve made Christmas tags, small gift bags, gift card holders, and I’ve learned to etch glass yet there’s so much more I want to do with this thing! Take a peek at this video to see what I’ve been up to in addition to the normal excitement and preparation of the Holiday Season!
No Christmas baking at our house this year. The doctor put down her foot about sugar and carbs so I’m trying to wean myself off. However, I wanted to have a baking-type experience so I tried my hand at salt dough ornaments. There are tons of recipes and instructions out there for this age-old craft. (Just take a look at Pinterest!) Click the video below to watch over my shoulder as I figure this out!
Merry Christmas 2014!
We all have our favorite hooks and/or needles but what gadgets do you LOVE but could live without if you had to?? I have 3 non-essentials that make my yarn craft so much more efficient but since I posted this video, I’ve learned from my subscribers other helpful (and even inexpensive) items that enhance our hobby even more! I’d love to hear from others so share your ideas in the comments below!
In this video, I talk about Clover Pom Pom Makers, a yarn ball winder and a make up brush!
So, I’ve been at it again with the holiday scarves! Here’s a Nutcracker done on the Addi Express Professional BUT the concept can be applied to crochet, knitting or loom knitting!
Special thanks to Missy (raggedyanna6 on YouTube) for mentioning this! I’m a huge ballet fan and going to the Nutcracker Ballet is one of our Christmas Traditions. This was fun to create!
Missy asked me to be sure and tell the colors I used so they’re listed below but BY NO MEANS should you be limited by what I did! Get creative!
Materials I used:
Red Heart SuperSaver: Hunter Green, Correction: Medium Thyme, Cherry Red, Soft Navy, Gold
Impeccable: True Grey
Vanna’s Choice: Soft Pink
Googly Eyes
A couple miscellaneous buttons
6 very tiny black buttons
scissors
tapestry needle
To hear some of the particulars (like why I used fringe on the bottoms, how to trim the beard and mustache, etc.) See my video:
Here are the measurements which are especially helpful if your planning to crochet, knit or loom knit this guy. Click to enlarge.
Have Fun Creating!
Tassels! Dress up a scarf or use for home decor!
Basically, you wrap yarn around a DVD case, cut one end, tie a knot around the middle, fold and gather it closed. Confused?? This is much easier demonstrated than written and read! Take a look:
Cooler weather is upon us so it’s time to get serious about some warm hats! One of my favorites is this classic style that’s REVERSIBLE, too!
Use whatever yarn craft you prefer (this one was done with the Addi Express Kingsize knitting machine) and use these measurements as a guide for an adult size hat. Basically, it’s a tube, both ends gathered closed with one end stuffed inside another!
Some may find this tutorial interesting as I discuss the way yarn size/type affects sizing. (At the time this video was made, I was not a knitter but my knitter friends told me that the Addi Express Kingsize = 6 mm needles. Now that I AM a knitter, I think it’s more like 7mm so you’ll have to make your own swatch and see what works best for you!) There are 46 needles on the machine and using Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted it made a tube about 15 inches in circumference. Crocheters, measure a hat you know fits well and using the same type yarn and hook size, make your tube the same circumference as the bottom of your existing hat! Loomers will know just what loom to use to achieve the size they want!!
1) Big Lots; double strand – 75 rows x 2 (This yarn is like a sport or DK. )
2) Deb Norville Everyday – 55 rows x 2
3) Red Heart – 65 rows x 2
4) Vanna’s Choice – 60 rows x 2
5) Loops and Threads Impeccable – 60 rows x 2
For smaller sizes, simply change the length of your hat. Hat Sizing Charts!
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