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76 days ago
Here in the shop we see quite a few projects, and we've noticed that about half of the projects we see knit in the round haven't been joined properly. What's this? There's a right and a wrong way to join in the round? Well, sort of -- like anything else in knitting, there's more than one way to go about it -- but some ways create a more seamless join, while others give something like a curb on your cast-on edge. Maybe you've done a project in the round already (and are nodding at the curb reference), or perhaps you've shyed away from projects knit in the round because (eek!) you have no idea how to 'join in the round'. Either way, read on and learn two of our favorite methods for joining in the round! Method One: Slip over Cast on the number of stitches your pattern calls for. With the cast-on edge pointing away from you, slide the 1st cast-on stitch (if you did a Long Tail cast-on, this is the one in your left hand) to the end of the other needle (the right ...107 days ago
This is an excerpt from Knitting Daily TV Episode 305 where they describe how to make our Charity Breast Cancer Support Scarf Project. The same techniques are used for our other support scarves. This video was posted with permission from Knitting Daily TV / Interweave. Posted by Doug of Jimmy Beans Wool
118 days ago
Our very own Ashley stars in this knitting instructional article about how to knit an i-cord. We hope you enjoy it! Posted by Doug of Jimmy Beans Wool
118 days ago
What's a Magic Ball you say? It's a brilliant use of odds 'n ends from previous projects that almost always ends up in a beautiful one-of-a-kind ball of yarn. Depending on how many odds and ends you have (or how adventurous you are), you could end up with a ball big enough to knit a sweater... or maybe just small enough to create a hat or scarf. Whatever project you end up with, you're bound to have a good time working on it. So watch (and read!) as Sandy explains how to make your own Magic Ball. Begin with several balls (or odds 'n ends) of yarn of similar gauge. They can be as similar or different in texture/color as you like, but we think the more varied, the better! Cut about 1 yard (hint: for most people, an arm's length away from your body is about a yard) from the first ball. From the second ball, cut a piece that is slightly different in length. Your pieces can vary in length as much as you want, but we recommend at least 6-12" variation in ...
118 days ago
Our very own Sandy stars in this knitting instructional article about how to do a provisional crochet cast on. We hope you enjoy it! Posted by Doug of Jimmy Beans Wool
