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Tutorial – Knitting with Beads, Using a Crochet Hook
Beads are a fun and easy way to dress up a knitting project. This method of knitting with beads lets you add them as you go, so there's no need to plan ahead. It's also useful when working with delicate yarns, or yarns that felt easily.
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Knitted Kitchen #41 – Bubble Stitch
Not to be confused with bobbles, this soft and puffy textured stitch creates raised “bubbles” all over the fabric. It also makes a really nice diamond design on the wrong side! The pattern includes photo and video tutorials for the knit 4 below (k4b) stitch used to create the bubbles.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #34
We skipped the September link party, but we're back again for October! Going back to the previous month, the most clicked link was this stunning red dress called "Little Lady in Red" by Con hilos, lanas y botones. Wow! isn't it so cute?
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Knitted Kitchen #38 – Simple Cables
If you've never tried cables, this pattern is a great introduction. They look much more intimidating than they really are! With this pattern and tutorial, you'll learn how to make a basic "2 over 2" cable, crossing to the left and to the right.
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Knitted Kitchen #33 – Star Stitch
The Star Stitch washcloth is pattern #33 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. The striking texture is not only pretty, it's also great for scrubbing. The pattern includes photo and video tutorials for the star stitch. It looks really impressive and complicated, but is actually much easier than it looks! We all love stitches like that, right?
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #33
Lots of fun links in last months' link up! The most clicked was this absolutely adorable little ant - Amiese by Häkelfieber. So cute! Now it's your turn! Come show us what you've made!
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Easy Knit Sweater Pattern – Jack & Jill
Cold weather is coming soon - be ready with this easy, knit sweater! Varying textures, stripes, and colorblocking create a timeless look with modern appeal. It was originally designed with Jack in mind, but the straight, relaxed fit means it's great for Jill too! Either way, it's sure to be a favorite.
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Knitted Kitchen #29 – Trinity Stitch
The Trinity Stitch washcloth is pattern #29 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This fun stitch pattern is sometimes also called raspberry stitch. It uses increases and decreases to create a series of small bumps or bobbles that look just like little berries. The pattern includes a video tutorial for the trinity stitch as well!
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #32
Lots of fun links in last months' link up! The most clicked was this absolutely adorable little ant - Amiese by Häkelfieber. So cute! Now it's your turn! Come show us what you've made!
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Startitis strikes again!
I have a serious case of startitis again. This is a chronic, recurring condition and there doesn't seem to be any cure. Symptoms include an inescapable urge to queue all the things on Ravelry, a constant need to start a new project, and the complete inability to finish anything. Been there?
