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It may seem like a small matter to you, but learning how to knit the perfect chemo cap can mean the world to a cancer patient. These patients have special needs and making just the right cap that feels good to them is a big plus. Learn the how to knit basics for chemo caps in this article.
If you love knitting, being around other people, and helping those in need, you're the perfect candidate to organize a knitting charity! Don't be intimidated and don't sit back and wait for others to do it. With a few simple steps, getting started with your knitting skills and helping others at the same time is a breeze.
Yarn, yarn, yarn -- I love it. I have baskets and boxes and shelves stocked full of beautiful knitting yarn in a staggering array of varieties, weights, and colors. In fact, it can get pretty overwhelming at times. But since various projects require various yarns, I'm afraid I need to keep them all.
You don't have to resign yourself to my fate, though. Learn about what type of knitting yarn you need before you start a project and don't find yourself running around in desperation once things get going.
Felting is fun and allows you to make some great projects with your knitting, but only if you choose the right yarn. Choose the wrong yarn and you end up with an oversized "something or other." To avoid a felting disaster like this, not to mention wasting good yarn and your time, follow these tips on choosing the right knitting yarn for your first felting project.
Don't you just love knitting for babies? Whether you knit for friends and family or you knit for charity, here are five tips to give you a hand.
What is better than free knitting patterns? Easy free knitting patterns. Yep, it's a win-win situation. If you're new to knitting, or even if you're not, you just cannot beat a pattern that's both free and easy. If you're looking for scarf patterns that won't cost you a cent and are easy to make, check these out.
If you're looking for a new hobby, don't want to invest in equipment, and want something fun and easy, try finger knitting. What is finger knitting? It's knitting without any knitting needles.
Traditionally, finger knitting has been used to teach children how to knit. Now, finger knitting is gaining popularity due to the fact that knitting needles are no longer allowed on airplanes and it's fun and easy. With finger knitting, you can make long, thin strips of stockinette stitch and you can make all sorts of projects with these strips; scarves, handles, straps, ties, and throw blankets.
Can knitting tips really help you knit faster? Sure they can. If you're like everyone else these days, you're busy and often just can't seem to find the spare time to sit down and knit. If this is the case, you'll love these tips and suggestions for knitting projects that you can knit in a day or a weekend.
Regardless of the type of knitting project, use yarn you love. The trick? Sometimes the yarn you love costs a pretty penny. If you have your eye on some pricey yarn, or if loads of charity knitting leaves your home constantly and you knit through tons of yarn, here's how to get the best price possible.
If you love knitting, and personally, I don't see why everyone doesn't, you need to use stitch markers. Before I started using these handy little gadgets, I lost my stitches all the time. Once I learned how to use stitch markers, I never lost my place again. Not only did I learn how easy and helpful these gadgets were, I also learned how to make them. Here's how:
Can't wait to share a new knitting technique to add to your knitting repertoire! Perfecting the delicate lace knitting technique provides fun and a stunning result for you. Also known as "openwork", once you learn this technique, use it over and over and donate projects to charity or create gifts for friends and family
If your knitting clutter is threatening to overtake your home, let some handy knitting supplies come to the rescue. By organizing your yarns, needles, and patterns, your hobby will continue to be a joy -- not a source of annoyance.