How to Make a Pom Pom Tassel
Lots of items you could put these cute little guys on.
How to knit continental
I’ve been trying this, but I’m really slow.
How to Hold Yarn and Adjust Tension in Continental Knitting – Step by Step
Have you knitted with beads?
Good article regarding how to use beads. Give it a try. Easier thank you think.
How to soften yarn
We are always looking for ways to soften yarn. Hope this article helps you with this problem.
How to make bulky yarn out of fine yarn.
Bulky yarn seems to be in vogue now so if you have a lot of fine yarn that you would like to use up, this video will show you how to easily make fine yarn into bulky yarn.
How to knit a mitered square
Something I’ve not done, but want to try.
https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knitting-Tutorials/Modular-Knitting/
How to line mittens with fleece.
How to prevent laddering when using double pointed needles.
I haven’t tried this yet, but looks like it works in this video.
What is the difference between magic loop and traveling loop?
I have been knitting for over 65 years and there is always something to learn! I have done some knitting with two circular needles, but never tried these methods. The first video is the traveling loop and the next one links are simple magic loop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULE7jFEkmvg
How to fix a twist in circular knitting
To Tink or Frog that is the question.
Tink is knit spelled backward. You tink when you only have one row to take out. Your frog when you have several rows to take out.
Basic Portuguese Knitting Lesson
Because my hands some times hurt after knitting awhile, my daughter suggested that I try this. Looks easy, but I would need to practice to get the same speed that I have now.
Help reading charts
If you have been confused by knitting charts, this is an excellent article that just might change your mind.
Single row button hole
I’ve never tried this,but it certainly looks nice when done and easy to do
Converting a flat pattern into a circular one.
I have never tried this. Have you?
Yarn Cakes
Yarn cakes seem to be the “in” thing at the moment. If you don’t like the color combinations that the companies out there have, make your own.
Useful Articles!
I’ve had a few articles passed on to me recently that some of you friends may find helpful! Just a couple little tips and tricks to assist with some common knitting woes.
Hope these come in handy!
Emily
How to Wear a Shawl
This video was brought up at the meeting on Thursday and I said I would post it, sooo here you go! Let’s be honest, which of us has not wondered how on earth you wear the fabulous shawl you just finished? Leave it to the vivacious Stephen West to share a video that should help you figure out how to wear your lovely creations. The video uses shawls knit from patterns that he designed, but you can use these methods to wrap any shawl!
And… in case that leaves you wanting more tricks of the trade from the West perspective, here is another video that, true to form, gives you good info and makes you smile.
Enjoy!
Centre Knitters Guild 