In this video, I demonstrate how to create your own WPI (wraps per inch) tool, and how to use it to determine the weight of mystery yarns. The Ravelry Standard Yarn Weights chart can be found here. The yarns I use for demonstration are Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky, Berocco Vintage Worsted, and […]
“Sharbella” means “beautiful scarf” in Italian, and that’s exactly what this is! Elegant and pretty, with gentle shaping and lace trim along one side. The sport-weight yarn makes this a good lace project for knitters who have never tried knitting lace before, and the video tutorial walks you through the tricky parts and gives guidance […]
This bind-off is an easy alternative to the “stair-steppy” bind-off many patterns call for when knitting a shaped edge (like when shaping armholes, sleeves, or necklines.) The edge this bind-off leaves makes seaming and picking up stitches easier. Instructions for working this technique: Please follow your pattern for the exact bind-off numbers for the shaping […]
Congratulations to Heather M, Lenore L, Heather T, Helen S, and Rebecca A! If you didn’t win this time, you can find the SKEINO Moon Shawl kits here. The free pattern link is on the Ravelry page – be sure to like and queue! The random number generator I used to pick the winners can […]
If you didn’t win this time, you can find these needles for sale here. The random number generator I used to pick the winner can be found here. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel – new knitting video every week, and more giveaways coming soon!
The free pattern link is on the Ravelry page – be sure to like and queue! The yarn company SKEINO is no longer in business, but you can use any bulky weight yarn for this pattern. The colorway I chose for my shawl is “White/Brown”. I’ve done three other tutorials for SKEINO which can be […]
Click HERE to enter the giveaway. Even if you entered the last SKEINO contest, you’ll need to sign up again for this one to be entered to win a Moon Shawl kit. (You’re not automatically entered to win.) To see the colorways available in this kit or to purchase a kit, visit the SKEINO site […]
You are welcome to comment here, but to enter the contest, you must leave your comment on the YouTube watch page. Since not everyone can win, you can find these needles for sale here. Please watch the entire video for instructions on how to enter the giveaway. This contest is open to US and international […]
Many thanks to Knitter’s Pride for sponsoring this video. To find a shop that carries Knitter’s Pride Products near you, visit their “find a store” page. You can find the Marblz interchangeable needle set on WEBS. Shadow Chevron Pattern: Cast-on a multiple of 8, +1 Note: all even-numbered rows are just knit the knits, and […]
