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How to Adjust Your Gauge in Knitting Go Up a Needle Size. A bigger needle is what you need if you’re getting more stitches to the inch than the pattern calls for. Go Down a Needle Size. Change the Type of Needle. Change the Way You Knit. Make Sure You’re Happy. How do you make […]

Yes, tissue paper. Turns out the soft papery stuff you use to wrap gifts and other delicate items is more than just pretty to look at—it can help your clothes stay wrinkle-free when employed properly. Why does tissue paper prevent wrinkles? If you hate wrinkles so much that you’re willing to give up some packing […]

There’s A Hack To Hanging Sweaters So They Don’t Stretch Out STEP 1: Fold your sweater in half. STEP 2: Place the hanger hook in the armpit, and fold the waist and sleeves over the hanger. STEP 3: Ta da! A stretch-free hang (and some serious sweater origami). Does hanging clothes stretch them out? Keep […]

Here are some things to remember about shrinkage in fabrics: knits tend to shrink more than wovens as there’s more movement in the structure of the fabric. How do I stop my knitting from shrinking? Allowing clothes to air dry is the most gentle method and helps prevent shrinkage. For loosely woven fabrics or knits, […]

Fold your sweaters. Fold each of the arms across the back of the sweater so they cross. Gather one end of the sweater and fold it over so the sleeves are contained. You can also roll your sweaters to prevent stretching. How do I stop my sweaters from stretching? Allowing clothes to air dry is […]

Whether you’re into big, thick knits or thin cover-ups, they all eventually need to be put away. You may have wondered about the best way to store them, and whether you can hang your sweaters without totally stretching them out. I have good news! You totally can. Is it OK to hang knitwear? Well, as […]

Storing Your Winter Knitwear – Let your knitwear pieces dry completely to avoid moisture impacting the quality of these items and other clothes stored in the same place. – Fold knitwear pieces and store in an air-tight container or space bag. How do you store a knit sweater? It is best to store off-season sweaters […]

The Single Crochet Grit Stitch is a simple crochet pattern that creates a tightly textured fabric that is firm and dense. What crochet stitch is the strongest? The knit stitch is such a sturdy stitch. Not only are we using one of the shortest crochet stitches available, the single crochet, but we are also going […]

What Happens If You Use a Bigger Hook? If you use a bigger hook than the pattern calls for, the finished item will turn out bigger. Your stitches may be looser, which can cause gaps to appear in the fabric. This may not be a big deal if you’re making a blanket, but it can […]

You can easily measure the hook size with a knitting needle and crochet hook gauge tool. These little tools have holes in them that are drilled to specific millimeter measurements. Just insert your hook into the hole until you find the one that fits, and then you’ll know exactly what size you’re working with. How […]