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Fresh, cloth diapers make a great blocking tool for smaller knit & crochet items. Lay your garment flat on blocking squares or a carpeted floor; pin into place; dampen diaper in the sink, then lay it on top of garment … Continue reading →

It takes a village. Set up “stitch dates” with other parents, where the kids play while the adults knit and crochet. That way if one mom’s hands are tangled in yarn, there’s another mom there to hold any kiddo in … Continue reading →

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 →

You’re up nursing anyway, right? Why not fit in a few stitches? Knitting or crocheting while watching a little nighttime TV is a great way to wind down from a busy day.

Sometimes it’s necessary to take the same approach with your projects as you might with the kids. If you find yourself getting frustrated with your knitting or crochet, don’t be afraid to STEP AWAY FROM THE NEEDLES. I’m always “grounding” … Continue reading →