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Entries for month: August 2012

Super Fast Closed Cast On

Posted by Sue Jalowiec | Tags: Machine Knitting Tutorials

Used on any machine, this is the easiest of all closed cast on methods. Plus it provides instant gathers!

Read more | No Comments | August 30, 2012

Beautful Scalloped Edge

Posted by Sue Jalowiec | Tags: Machine Knitting Tutorials , Stitch Techniques

Pretty, scalloped, firm edge that resists the dreaded stockinette curl. This tutorial covers scalloped hems and bands, walking you through the entire process from cast on to finishing touches

Read more | No Comments | August 22, 2012

Yarn Bias help

Posted by Sue Jalowiec | Tags: Machine Knitting Tutorials , Yarn on Cones

Sometimes a knitted swatch comes off the machine skewed. No amount of blocking or ironing will make it square. This tutorial offers tips for dealing with yarn bias.

Read more | No Comments | August 15, 2012

RAIL - Closeout Designer Yarn

Posted by Sue Jalowiec | Tags: Yarn on Cones

Check out this fantastic designer novelty yarn ... at 75% OFF!

Read more | 2 Comments | August 13, 2012

Be a more efficient machine knitter with cast on rags

Posted by Sue Jalowiec | Tags: Machine Knitting Tutorials

A cast on rag is very useful when you need to cast on stitches. It can be used in place of scrap yarn in any situation, but it is especially useful when casting on stitches in the middle of a piece.

This tutorial covers 3 types of cast on rags, including crochet as well as suggestions for using them.

Read more | No Comments | August 13, 2012