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This knit mini pumpkin pattern made on the circular knitting machine is quick and easy to make, and you can do it a few different ways (and in different colors!) to make a bunch of pumpkins in no time. Materials I have only made this knit mini pumpkin pattern with worsted weight yarn (specifically Lion […]
When I interviewed with Brian for the editing job at the University of Arkansas Press, I’m sure we talked about all the usual things you are supposed to talk about at job interviews, such as my experience (newspaper editing and avid reading) and why I wanted to leave the paper (night work sucks when your […]
Knowing how to remove serger stitches the right way is a big help when you have to undo some sewing worked on a serger/overlocker machine. While the easiest way to deal with a serged seam you don’t want would be to cut it off, that isn’t always the best option depending on what you’re making […]
This bulky stockinette throw knitting pattern is super easy to make and a really fast project because three strands of yarn are held together throughout. When I made it I happened to have a lot of several different colors of the same yarn so mine is actually color blocked, but you could hold three strands […]
When you’re working narrow cables, it’s easy to cable without a cable needle, which saves you the step of having to find a cable needle or double pointed knitting needle to work your stitches. Let’s see how it’s done! Right Leaning Cable Let’s start with a right leaning cable without a cable needle. This would […]
If you want to speed up the process of making things with air dry clay, here’s how to dry air dry clay in an oven. Wait, Isn’t It Called Air Dry Clay? There is no reason at all that you would need to dry air dry clay in an oven, other than speed. It doesn’t […]
Knitting cables is fun and easy, especially when knitting basic braided cables, but it can be fun to know some mock cable knitting patterns, too. These mock cable designs add a little twist that’s reminiscent of a cable without needing to use a cable needle. There are a few variations on mock cable knitting patterns, […]