Check out some of the best, new yarn craft ideas of the week!
Archives for 2016
Things to Knit
A look at 10 inspiring accessory patterns to knit this February!
Funkasonic Knit Along Wrap Up
A look back at the Funkasonic Knit Along and some of the best snaps of the series!
Picks of the Week
Lots of greys and neutrals today, and I love it! I’ve been on a grey kick recently, maybe because the skies are full of grey these days. Get inspired to tackle a weekend yarn craft with one of these lovely ideas.
How to Bind Off with Kitchener Stitch
This method of finishing a project results in a seamless finished look, despite being seamed. Using the kitchener stitch to finish cuff down mittens and socks is particularly excellent because the finished result isn’t lumpy, which is great to avoid discomfort on sensitive fingers and toes that lumpy finishes can cause.
Picks of the Week
Doing this roundup every week means that I see quite a lot of the same types of patterns/ideas/etc. done about a thousand different ways over and over again. This week there were some really fun and different ideas shared on some of my favorite blogs. Add a little variety to your yarn crafting this weekend and give one of these new ideas a try!
Sponsor Spotlight
I couldn’t do what I do here as a blogger without the support of the yarn community. From you, the readers, to the yarn and other needlearts companies I’ve been able to partner with, I love running this blog.
How to Knit a Short Row Heel Turn / Funkasonic KAL
Turning a sock heel can be daunting, particularly for first time sock knitters. Turning a sock heel for the first time using a new method can take a minute to wrap your head around. Turning a sock heel using two colors complicates things. Learn how to defeat a short row heel turn with this video tutorial.
Picks of the Week
If you’ve got a second, try your hands at one of these fun crafts, patterns, stitches and finds this weekend!