Jean – Page 23 – Centre Knitters Guild

Soft side to hard time: Green Bay inmates knitting for babies, veterans

Posted on August 25, 2017September 30, 2021 by Jean

The focus is on the therapeutic benefit–a way to keep inmates out of trouble.

http://www.wbay.com/content/news/Soft-side-to-hard-time-Green-Bay-inmates-knitting-for-babies-veterans-441671903.html?cid=facebook_WBAY_TV-2

Interesting and useful site

Posted on August 22, 2017September 30, 2021 by Jean

I know we all have dozens of sites that we go to regularly for information or new patterns and probably don’t need another one. However I find this one is useful and has a lot of good information. Let me know what you think.

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Men, women, and children knit for the war.

Posted on August 3, 2017October 8, 2021 by Jean

http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/when-knitting-was-a-patriotic-duty-wwi-homefront-wool-brigades

Help for putting seams in knitting.

Posted on August 2, 2017November 15, 2021 by Jean

Most knitters don’t like putting seams in things. Hopefully this will help.

7 Methods for putting in seams

Knitting needles 101

Posted on August 2, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

Handy chart.

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Tips-for-Knitting/Knitting-Needle-Sizes/?utm_content=bufferf8505&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Single row button hole

Posted on August 2, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

I’ve never tried this,but it certainly looks nice when done and easy to do

Knitted flower tutorial

Posted on July 30, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

Quick and easy embellishment for your next hat project!

http://mackandmabel.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/knitted-flower-tutorial.html

Yarn Weights Chart [Infographic]

Posted on July 28, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

Helpful chart for beginners.

Click to access AFK-yarn%20weights%20chart.pdf

Converting a flat pattern into a circular one.

Posted on July 27, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

I have never tried this. Have you?

Converting a Flat Pattern to Circular

7 important yarn facts

Posted on July 25, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

Good to know for the beginner knitter and a good review for the seasoned knitted.

7 Important Yarn Facts

Sock calculator

Posted on July 25, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

Have any of you tried this approach to knitting socks? Looks interesting. I put in some numbers and up popped a pattern.

https://www.violetgreen.co.uk/shop/free-4ply-sock-short-row-heel-knitting-pattern-calculator/

Safety eyes for knitted/crocheted toys

Posted on July 24, 2017October 7, 2021 by Jean

I don’t make toys often, but this is good to know.

Faux cables

Posted on July 24, 2017November 28, 2021 by Jean

I’ll have to give this a try.

https://blog.knittingnuances.com/2017/07/23/showy-cable-a-new-way-to-knit-faux-cables/

Yarn stash organizers for amateurs!

Posted on July 24, 2017October 7, 2021 by Jean

They obviously have not seen my stash!

How to know when your on a cable row.

Posted on July 23, 2017October 7, 2021 by Jean

I will definitely have to try this one.

How to make a cable with out a cable needle.

Posted on July 23, 2017October 7, 2021 by Jean

Looks easy enough. I’ll have to give it a try.

Sock chart

Posted on July 22, 2017October 7, 2021 by Jean

Hope this will be helpful for those who knit a lot of socks.

61 ways to store your needles!

Posted on July 21, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

I found a couple suggestions that I all ready use!

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Tips-for-Knitting/61-ways-to-store-knitting-needles

Stretchy cast on

Posted on July 21, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

This is a cast on that I’ve never seen before, but certainly will have to try it! It looks easy, but will take a little time getting use to.

Clever idea

Posted on July 21, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

LAREDOGIRL

Put a toilet paper card board roll on the yarn winder and then wind the yarn. Then write how much is left and can put the label inside.

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