Why should you take up knitting?
Many people associate crafts like knitting and crocheting with old ladies, however this is a stereotype which could not be more wrong. An increasing number of young people are now getting into this creative past time and are knitting scarves, gloves and even toys. Plus in this economic climate, learning a skill like knitting is a great way to save money by making home made gifts.
What is a Russian join? A Russian join is a very effective way to join 2 yarn ends without using a knot. It works well on any type of plied yarn, especially when the yarn doesn’t felt, such as for cotton, linen or superwash wool yarns. It can be used for knitting and crochet. I also like to use this method for nalbinding.
Here are some free patterns for knitting fingerless mittens
Kids Fingerless Mittens
Knit these up in an evening using variegated yarns.
Knoon Designs
Fingerless mittens knit in worsted weight yarn.
Learn How to Knit Fingerless Mittens
These mittens are reversible – knit in reverse stocking stitch and twisted moss stitch.
Big O games knitting projects.
Knitting Software Inc.
Makers of the Sweater Wizard.
Artlandia
Symmetry Works is a plug-in for Adobe Illustrator that lets you make surface pattern designs.
Cochenille Design Studio
Cochenille Design Studio’s software products include Stitch Painter that can design patterns based on a grid and Garment Styler for designing your own handwoven clothing..
Special knitting projects for Thanksgiving
Handknit Baby Sweater -Show and Tell Gallery of work done by our Forum Members
St. Patrick's Day Knitting patterns and projects
