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 […]
How to Dry Air Dry Clay in an Oven
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 […]
Mock Cable Knitting Patterns
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, […]
How to Knit with Double Pointed Knitting Needles
Learning how to knit with double pointed knitting needles is often the first exposure knitters have to knitting in the round. While it’s not the easiest method to learn for circular knitting, it does come in handy to know how to do it. What Are Double Pointed Knitting Needles? Double pointed knitting needles, also known […]
Knitting in the Round with Magic Loop Knitting
Magic loop knitting is a method of circular knitting that involves one long circular needle rather than double pointed knitting needles or two circular knitting needles. It can be used for projects with a small circumference like socks and sleeves, or projects with more stitches, so long as your needle is long enough to maneuver. […]
DIY Linen Spray Recipe
This DIY linen spray is easy to make with just a few ingredients and it’s a great way to freshen up sheets, blankets and clothes before or after storing them, or to make your bed smell nice before bed. Why Use Linen Spray? Linen spray is a gentle way to add a bit of fragrance […]
Feather and Fan Knitting Pattern Tutorial
Feather and fan is a popular lace knitting pattern from the Shetland Islands also sometimes called Old Shale. It’s not difficult to learn but there are a few things about feather and fan that makes it different from other lace patterns. What is Feather and Fan? Feather and fan is a knitting stitch pattern that […]