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Toe-Up Socks Using German Short Rows

March 11, 2015 / s t a c i

If you avoid knitting socks because you don’t like wraps & turns, this one’s for you, babe. Pattern includes link to a bonus video which explains how to work these socks using magic loop and two at-a-time.

Simple Stretchy Bind-Off

March 4, 2015 / s t a c i

So simple, and so stretchy! This is my new favorite bind-off, good to use whether you need a little or a lot of stretch. Instructions for working this BO in 2×2 rib: Step 1: K 2 stitches, insert the left needle into the front of the two stitches you just worked, wrap the back needle […]

Winner Announced! Knitter’s Pride Dreamz Single Pointed Needle Set

February 26, 2015 / s t a c i

If you didn’t win this time, this needle set can be purchased here. In the US and Canada, you can find a Knitter’s Pride retailer here. Outside the US and Canada, you can find a Knitter’s Pride (Knit Pro) retailer here. The random number generator I used to pick the winner can be found here. […]

Fancy Stitch Combo – Lace Stitch

February 25, 2015 / s t a c i

The Lion Brand LB Collection yarns I used in the samples are – LB Collection Baby Alpaca LB Collection Silk LB Collection Cashmere LB Collection Superwash Merino Instructions for working this stitch: CO a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 1 Row 1 (wrong side): Purl. Row 2: K1, *yo, sk2p, yo, k1; rep from * […]

Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride Dreamz Single Pointed Needle Set

February 18, 2015 / s t a c i

Please watch the entire video for instructions on how to enter the giveaway. This contest is open to US and international viewers (customs charges may apply outside the US). The contest is open until 12:01 am (US Central Time), February 25, 2015; and the winner will be announced in video on February 26, 2015. The […]

Testing Color Fastness

February 11, 2015 / s t a c i

Will those colors run together once the yarn gets wet? It’s a good idea to find out before you knit those stripes! Here’s my method for testing yarn colors before I knit them together. Information on things you’ll see in this video: The cowl I’m wearing is my Sixes and Threes Cowl, pattern + video […]

Ravelry Tips – Stashed Yarns

February 4, 2015 / s t a c i

Looking for ideas on some yarn you have stashed? Or want to browse other people’s stashed yarns – maybe to locate some yarn you need to finish a project? In this video I demonstrate how to navigate Ravelry in relation to stashed yarns. To follow this video and see the screen clearly, I recommend expanding […]

Using Circular Needles

January 28, 2015 / s t a c i

So many choices with needle shapes and types – what are the differences? Circular needles vs. straight needles, fixed circulars vs. interchangeable sets, different cord lengths? In this video I talk about all of that, including my personal preferences. Information on things you’ll see in this video: The Log Cabin Blanket quilt block is a […]