Monthly Archives: August 2012

There’s a certain risk factor to knitting and crochet — wait, make that “wrist factor”! A day of stitching can wreak havoc on your wrists, so make sure to stop every 20 minutes or so to stretch and shake them … Continue reading →

Busy being a parent, grand-parent or auntie? Well then, time is of the essence! Whether it’s English or Continental, choose the method of knitting that proves speediest for you.

In a knitted piece, it’s easy to mistake the bottom of the first stitch in a row for two stitches, causing an accidental increase. To prevent this, be sure that the working yarn is pulled down towards you when you … Continue reading →

When working in single and double crochet, it’s easy to miss a stitch at the end of a row and accidentally decrease. To prevent that, give a slight tug at the end of the piece — of you see a … Continue reading →

What’s one thing that nursing mamas, knitters and crocheters all have in common? Sore shoulders from slumping over. Be sure to take moments throughout your day to stretch by holding on to both sides of a door frame and leaning … Continue reading →

When knitting if you find you are casting on too tightly (making your first row “H-E-Double Hockey Sticks” to knit), use a needle a size or two larger when you cast on. Once you’re ready to start knitting switch back … Continue reading →