Archive for August, 2006

How to knit small circumferences w/ one long circular

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

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How to knit small circumferences w/ one long circular

If you understand the concept of knitting with two circulars it is easy to switch over to using one long circular to knit a small circumference. The two techniques are very similar (same basic concept) and which you use will likely depend on the circulars you already own or your budget for buying new circulars. Also, some people prefer using one circular because the dangling ends of a second circular can be considered distracting.

Yarn Harlot: Thrum FAQ

Thursday, August 17th, 2006

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Yarn Harlot: Thrum FAQ

What the heck is a thrum?
A thrum is a little wisp of unspun fleece or roving that is knit into your project every so often. Thrumming makes the insides soft and fuzzy, and freakishly warm. This technique is most often associated with Canada’s Province of Newfoundland and Labrador (where they know warm)

How to work a Decrease — SSK, k2tog, SKP, p2tog…

Tuesday, August 8th, 2006

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KnittingHelp.com : How to work a Decrease

A cool description of all the decreasing stitches with example, movies and more.