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No one likes a break in the yarn, even if it’s just because you’ve come to the end of the skein. But breaks happen for all sorts of reasons – I know I’ve unintentionally snagged the yarn on something when moving a project, the puppy decided to “help”, or the skein came with a knot […]
Picking up edge stitches is another useful tool to have in the knitting toolbox because it allows you to change direction in your work. It’s especially useful for adding a border or a neckline to a garment, or bringing together the parts of a sock as you continue after turning the heel. Watch this short […]
Once you’ve gotten the hang of knitting a small circumference project with a long circular needle, you’re ready to tackle both halves at the same time. This technique works for socks, mittens, even sleeves! This is a fantastic method for those who are still not sure about DPNs, who experience ‘second sock syndrome’, or just […]
Many knitters shy away from projects that involve double-pointed needles because they’re awkward to work with until you’ve completed several hours of practice to find your groove. If you’re not into that level of commitment, this new technique might be just the thing you need to enjoy making socks, mittens, or even sleeves! Besides using […]
How do sheep stay cool in the warm weather? Many different ways! First, they always have cool water and shade, which are very important. Here, they’ve found a cool spot under the trees by the pond to take advantage of a cool breeze. They take advantage of their natural air conditioning – exchanging hot air in […]
Please note: the following washing recommendations apply to Morehouse Merino Lace Yarn. For shawls, scarves and lace creations made with other yarns, refer to the yarn manufacturer’s washing and care instructions. Soak your lace creation in warm water, add mild soap (at Morehouse Farm, we use Palmolive(R) Dishwashing Liquid). Let it soak for a few minutes. […]
Most knit pieces benefit from a washing after completion. It evens out stitches. In some cases, washing is the final step. For lace shawls, for instance, washing and blocking bring out the beauty in lace knitting (see > Lace Knitting). And in other cases the washing alters the knit piece, for example in mittens that […]
alt alternate (every other) beg beginning c cable cc contrasting color cont continue cr cross dpn double-pointed needle(s) dec decrease inc increase k knit k 1b knit 1 below k 2 tog knit 2 stitches together kw knitwise l left mc main color mult multiple n needle o over p purl p tog purl together […]
How to slip stitches Whenever a pattern calls for a slipped stitch (abbreviated slst), transfer stitch by holding left and right needle parallel and transferring next stitch on left needle onto right needle (you’ll be transferring the stitch as if to purl stitch). If you transfer a stitch as if to knit stitch, that transferred […]
The uniqueness of hand painted variegated yarns poses a challenge to knitters: each skein might be slightly—and sometimes not so subtly—different. The skein may contain the same color scheme, but the amount of each color varies and sometimes the colors are darker or lighter. How do we knit them together so that the individual differences […]