The Mindful Collection
The cast on is the first step of the knitting project if you do not count the slip knot. You simply make stitches on your knitting needles with the yarn. These stitches do not count as a row or round as almost every pattern counts stitches from the row or round above.
Ask any knitter if they can do without stitch markers, and the answer will be a no. In fact, there will be many knitters who say that stitch markers are essential after of course, the yarn and knitting needles. Of all the knitting accessories in the craft collection, the stitch markers are the smallest but the most used.
The power of words is undeniable. Positive words have the power of change. In our previous blog, we discussed the power of inspirational words in our Mindful Collection. Mindful words encourage contemplation and improve people's well-being.
Knitting for your home is a pleasure. A beautiful expression of your creativity with any pair of knitting needles (single-pointed, double-pointed, fixed or interchangeable circulars) you have in your craft collection. A home is many things: A place where we take shelter and relax, where families are raised, pets are sheltered, food is made and rest is taken.
There are so many ways to cast on stitches for knitting. Any experienced knitter will know at least 3 ways to, but one of the most popular methods is the knitted cast on.
At some point in a knitter's life, the desire to knit a pair of socks hits home and she (or he) picks up a pair of knitting needles. There's something so special about the thought of knitting a cozy pair of socks, in your favorite color, for yourself or someone you love. To knit a pair of socks is a labor of love ?for your own two feet, as well as others.
Knitting a hat is a fun project. There are so many options to make a hat on any knitting needles you own. Be it for a baby or adult-size ones, the project can be done in days or even hours. It's the perfect gift for the holiday season.
Almost all knitters like their knitting needles sharp and smooth. Not stabbing sharp but pointy enough to smoothly make stitches with precision tips that work with all kinds of yarn. Ask any knitter if they would prefer blunt needles and you'll get
Words have the power to change, to improve and to shape our thoughts. Using them mindfully can make a profound difference in people's well-being. That power of the word for the knitters is one of the reasons that the Mindful Collection was developed.
Words have the power to change, to improve and to shape our thoughts. Using them mindfully can make a profound difference in people's well-being. That power of the word for the knitters is one of the reasons that the Mindful Collection was developed.
A gauge is first step of any knitting project. The knitted swatch also known as the tension square is a sample of the pattern. Previously we had discussed why knitting gauge is important, in this blog we'll discuss the tips and tricks to get the right knitting gauge with stainless steel needles. With a gauge swatch in your hand, you can begin any pattern or project with any of your knitting needles.
Chunky knit scarfs are wonderful. They are easy to make on any chunky knitting needles (normal sizes too work). Chunky-weight scarves are cozy for the necks and the extra-thick stitches are worthy of being a fashion statement. Another plus for starting your chunky scarf right away is that it makes for a fairly quick project.
We have all been there, making our fair share of mistakes as beginner knitters. It may be the knitting needles or the way we are holding the yarn or other things. Mistakes are learning steps in the process of knitting. One common mistake that has happened to most beginner knitters is that you end up with unwanted holes in your knitting, knitwork, project, or item).
Stocking Stitch known as Stockinette in US knitting terms is a basic stitch pattern used in knitting projects. Give any knitter knitting needles and most often you would see them knit a swatch of stocking stitch to test the needles.
Textured stitches add fun to your knitting projects. From baby blankets to dishcloths, hats to scarves, textured knitting makes them special. And, even though it adds so much to the beauty of patterns, all you need is your knitting needles, yarn and the knowledge of knit and purl stitches.
Cast-ons are the beginning of your knitting projects. You cast stitches on the knitting needles and the row becomes the foundation row for a project. There are many techniques for the cast-on and it makes sense to learn more than one since each project has its own attributes.
Words carry the power to change the world. In our previous blog, we discussed the power of inspirational words in our Mindful Collection. In this blog, we'll take a look at the words imprinted on our needles - 3, 3.25, 3.5 and 3.75 mm knitting needles.
Lace knitting is an art - and when done well it turns the knitter into a fiber artist. For new knitters, the art may seem mysterious.
Many knitters know this and have faced it - losing track of a row you are knitting. Life happens the phone rings, we get talking or must put our knitting needles down and when you are back you have lost the count of the rows.
Words are powerful and we have discussed this in our previous blog on the power of inspirational words in our Mindful Collection. Using them mindfully can encourage contemplation and make a profound difference in people's well-being. That power of the word is one of the reasons that the Mindful Collection was developed.
