Scarf

Continental knitting is very efficient and requires little movement, so it’s generally considered the fastest method. It’s celebrated for its usefulness in stranded colorwork, for which you can carry both colors in the left hand (see #6), toggling them back and forth on separate fingers as you pick the color you need. What is the […]

Wrinkles and Creases If you can’t steam the creases out then here are a few tips on how to safely iron your silk: Set the iron to low heat (or the silk setting). Iron silk only once it’s dry and be sure to put a cloth between the silk and the iron. Do not spray […]

You can finish tulle with ribbon, rattail cord, fishing line, or just put a hem on the tulle. One way to finish tulle is to sew ribbon along the edge of the tulle using a zigzag stitch on the sewing machine. Satin ribbon is a great choice for this since it complements the delicate appearance […]

The innovative ways to wear a stole Fold stole in half. Tie both ends in small knots. Drape the ring shaped stole over the neck with the knotted side on the back. Twist the stole in a back in a snug position. Flip the stole forward. Pull the knotted end between the neck and the […]

Hemming a Chiffon, Satin, Cotton or Silk Square Scarf Step 1: Cut the Fabric. Step 2: Press Over the Hem Allowance. Step 3: Get Ready to Sew – Turn Under the Hem Allowance. Step 4: Sew the First Round. Step 5: Continue Sewing the First Round. Step 6: Finish the First Round. Step 7: Prepare […]

The size of the needle affects the length of the stitches and thus your finished product. The concept of gauge, or how many stitches fit into 1 inch of knitting, relies heavily on the size of the needles. How important is knitting needle size? Every knitting needle size has a purpose. The project, the yarn, […]

For beginners, experts recommend bamboo or wooden needles because the stitches don’t slide off of the needles as easily as they do with other materials. In addition, they’re also comfortable in your hands and won’t slip away like other materials such as plastic or aluminum needles. How do I know which knitting needles to use? […]

For your first scarf, I recommend knitting with a bulky or super bulky weight yarn. What wool should I use to knit a scarf? All in all, the most common yarn weight used for scarves is worsted weight. This is generally the best because it is medium weight – not too thick and not too […]

To crochet a puff stitch, you half-close several stitches worked in the same stitch and then join them together to finish the stitch. Try your hand at making a 3-double-crochet puff stitch. “,”description”:” The crochet puff stitch (puff st) is aptly named because it gently puffs up into an oval shape. How do you do […]

Some puff stitches have as few as five loops on the hook, while others may have 11 loops. Be sure to follow the instructions for the pattern you’re using. How many loops does a crochet stitch have? CROCHET TERMS Pull yarn through stitch (2 loops on hook). Does the puff stitch use a lot of […]

3.5mm-4.5mm. Choosing The Correct Yarn, Needle & Hook sizes For Knitting & Crochet USA UK Needle size (mm) Fingering/Sports 4 ply 3.25mm Light Worsted Double Knitting 3.5mm-4.5mm Worsted Aran 3.75mm-4.5mm Chunky Bulky 5.5mm-8.0mm What needles to use with DK yarn? What size hooks and needles do you use for DK weight yarn? The knitting needle […]

The reason it curls has to do with the very structure of the stitches. Stockinette stitch curls because of basic differences between the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Knit stitches are a little bit shorter and narrower than purl stitches. Why does my knitting keep curling? I told you that curling occurs because of […]

3.75 – 4.5 mm. What size needles should I use for DK yarn? DK yarn is one of the most common yarn weights, often seen as the standard weight that sits halfway between fine and bulky. Needles of 3.75 – 4.5 mm will usually give you a good result with DK yarn. What size needles […]

You need to buy some knitting needles and choose your wool. I use 4.5mm needles and double knitting wool – check that the wool says double knitting on the label. You may need approx. 5 or 6 50g balls of wool to make your scarf. Can you knit a scarf with DK yarn? What kind […]

Cashmere comes from the softest hairs of the underbelly of the Kashmir goat. The hairs compose the highest quality fibers which is why it makes it so soft to touch. In comparison to cotton, it is also warmer and lasts much longer. Cashmere possesses great insulation properties that help contain body heat. Is cashmere good […]

How to Keep a Sweater Hem from Rolling Add 2 rows of garter stitch to the hem. Knit a double stockinette hem. Create a ribbed hem. Knit a folded hem. Add a crochet edge along the hem. Use a bulky yarn. Work the hem on larger needles. Block your sweater. How do you keep your […]

If you’re getting a column of loose stitches along the edge of your knitting, it’s probably a sign that the tension is uneven between your end stitches and the center ones. This is a very common problem for beginning knitters, and the best correction for this is more practice! Why is the end of my […]

When slipping the first stitch of a row, always slip it purlwise, as this preserves the stitch orientation, keeping the right leg to the front, so that it’s properly positioned for next time you need to work it. (Note that this applies to conventional Western-style knitters. Should you slip the first stitch of every row? […]

Lay the scarf right side up on the ironing board. When the edges curl, they usually do so to the wrong side of the knitted object. By laying the right side up, you can force the curl to lay flat. If it’s tightly curled, pin the scarf edges to the ironing board to lay the […]

A simple guideline: Add the measurements (in millimeters) of the suggested needle size for each yarn and then use the needle that is closest in size to that number. For example, for a swatch of two strands of Wool-Ease Chunky, we added 6.5 mm plus 6.5 mm to get 13 mm. The closest needle size […]