Pieces knitted in stockinette stitch will shrink more in length than in width during felting. To calculate how much your piece will shrink, knit a good-sized swatch and use this table to “do the math.”
I was also knitting, also taught at my mother’s knee. Looking back, I realize now that she must have been terrified that if she didn’t get me interested in something to do inside that I would be outside on deck.
Have you ever seen the instruction ktbl or k2tog-tbl (knit through the back loop) and wonder what, exactly “tbl” means? Ktbl stands for “knit through back loop.” Just as “pick up” and “pick up and knit” are somewhat confusing terminology, “knit through the back loop” can also be confusing, because each knit stitch has only one loop on the needle.
Knitters hand health. What you should do.
Lithuanian Knitting DVD with Interweave Press!
Well, I’ve been hiding away working all month and the Lithuanian book is closer than ever to becoming a book.
Ava Coleman and Donna Druchunas will teach together this year. We have developed some wonderful classes on Victorian knitting. The classes will be all day Thursday and Friday. Unfortunately, I already have something else booked for that Saturday.
This is the perfect scarf for peaceful knitting. The stitch pattern is so simple, you’ll likely memorize it even before you start knitting.
Everyone wants to know how to block lace, as if it’s some deep, dark secret or incredibly difficult like rocket science. Actually, it’s quite easy. If you’ve never blocked lace before, you can try this on a swatch if you’re a little nervous.
Messy room of yarn? Closets full of yarn? Check out this post.