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Veterans' Day 2024 Needle expo
Leonardtown does Veterans' Day big with the largest parade in the state and lots of flags as we honor and celebrate all those who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy.
Come enjoy the parade, then join us for a chance to look at all the needles and needle sets. We have all kinds of sets and new fixed needles you can try with different types of yarn. Or just come in and hang out for the day. I'd love to see you.
Mastering Needle Choice: How the Right Knitting Needle Can Transform Your Stitching Experience
There really is no one perfect all-purpose needle. I wish there were. It would be so wonderful to say, “Buy this set and you will never need anything else.”
I had a real eye-opening moment knitting with Rowan Four Season’s Cotton. I found it to be a little splitty, and my sharp needles were going in between the plies. When I switched to my Addi Turbos, it was smooth sailing.
Why I’m excited about learning Estonian Inlay (Roosimine) with Tanis Gray
Roosimine is a fascinating colorwork technique developed centuries ago in Estonia, which is why it is also known as Estonian Inlay. Unlike traditional colorwork, Roosimine lays strands of contrasting yarn across the surface of your fabric. The result is a unique and textured design that looks graphic and modern. Like many knitting techniques that have been rediscovered, Roosimine blends the best traditional craft with contemporary design sensibilities.
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Overcome your limiting beliefs about knitting
Have you ever told yourself, “I can’t knit “___________”? Whether it’s sweaters, or a particular technique like lace or brioche. I think we all have. So many knitters feel stuck when it comes to certain aspects of knitting or even knitting itself.
Here’s the thing, though.
Understanding Yarn Elasticity: Why It Matters in Knitting
You’ve probably heard the word stretch tossed around in the knitting and crochet community. It’s one of those terms that can mean different things depending on who’s using it. Sometimes stretch refers to how much give a particular yarn has, while other times, it’s about how much your knitted fabric will grow once you wear it or block it.
How to choose what size to knit -- set in sleeve pullover edition
Choosing a size in a set-in sleeve pullover is often a very different process than choosing a size for other styles of sweaters.
We have talked about choosing a size for a set-in sleeve cardigan and for a dropped shoulder sweater, but I think this style of sweater offers the greatest challenge when it comes to choosing a size.
How to choose what size to knit - dropped shoulder edition
Sweater fit is super important, whether a sweater is fitted or not. A set-in sleeve sweater has a very precise fit around the armholes and shoulders, so it’s easy to see when the fit is not right. A dropped shoulder sweater has a good bit of ease, so the shoulder area and armholes fit are not so precise, but it should still fit the wearer. The problem is that each wearer can have a different preference on how they like boxy sweaters to fit. So let’s talk about it.
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Knitting and styling your sweaters for fall
As the days grow shorter and the air gets that first hint of crispness, it's time to start thinking about transitioning your wardrobe from summer to fall. For those of us who love to knit, this change of seasons is the perfect opportunity to showcase our handmade creations in fresh and stylish ways that feel fallish.
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Finishing your knitting - here's a tip for easier seaming
Finishing knitting is a special passion of mine. I especially enjoy finishing sweaters. There's something about the whole process of seeing two dimensional pieces come together into a three dimensional whole. I know a lot of knitters hate finishing, and I get it. Seaming can be very challenging, especially if you haven't set yourself up for finishing success as you knit your fabric.