epub |eng | 2020-05-01 | Author:Sarah Kits [Kits, Sarah]

Stockinette Stitch Scarf Everywhere you can find the stockinette stitch: scarves, shoes, sweaters, blankets, hats, etc. To integrate the stitch into your knitting repertoire, pay attention to the following: if ...

epub |eng | 2014-02-26 | Author:Stephenie Gaustad [Gaustad, Stephenie]

The Egyptian spindle has an extra-long shaft and a small-diameter whorl for better stability at high speeds. What’s best for you is the spindle with which you are currently comfortable, ...

epub |eng | 2012-07-17 | Author:Carol Kroll

Reconditioning an Old Wheel Even if major repairs are unnecessary, most antique wheels will need some attention. Start by examining the driving band. Most treadle wheels have a single, continuous ...

epub |eng | | Author:Symeon North

Measure twist angle with a protractor. twist angle Twist angle is a bit trickier to measure, but it can give you some really useful information. Measuring twist angle is easier ...

epub, pdf |eng | 2014-04-28 | Author:Emma Brown [Brown, Emma]

Example sock: Knit 18 stitches. Decrease by slip slip knit, then knit 1. Turn the work to the wrong side. Slip 1 purlwise with the yarn in front, purl 5, ...

epub |eng | 2013-03-03 | Author:Sarah Anderson

Tips for Success With Energized Yarns Run it through the wheel again. As with other singles, if you want more twist in a singles you’ve already finished, you can run ...

epub |eng | 2013-04-04 | Author:Lynne Vogel [Vogel, Lynne]

Gauge Bodice: Stitches per inch (in charted pattern): 4.75 Rows per inch: 5.7 Sleeve: Stitches per inch (in stockinette stitch and garter stitch): 4.76 Rows per inch (averaged between stocinette ...

epub |eng | 2015-07-25 | Author:Brown, Emma [Brown, Emma]

You can also make the ends vanish by using a sharp pointed needle with a large eye. Undo any loose knots you might have made when adding in a new ...

epub |eng | 2013-01-31 | Author:Maggie Casey [Casey, Maggie]

Weighting Singles: Hang a weight on singles as they dry to remove any kinks in the yarn. Balanced Yarn: This yarn hangs in an open loop, neither overspun nor overplied. ...

epub |eng | 2013-02-24 | Author:Amy King [King, Amy]

This yarn measures 14 wraps per inch (wpi). If you finish the yarn and then take these measurements, you may be fooling yourself. Some fibers puff and fluff considerably with ...

epub, pdf |eng | 2016-08-22 | Author:Jillian Moreno [Moreno, Jillian]

Pro: Increases the durability of a yarn. Con: Only works for wool and wool blends; can’t undo; shortens yardage. Good for: Downy undercoat fibers, such as cashmere, that don’t felt; ...