Category Archives: Bit-size Tutorials

Long Tail Beaded Cast On

Posted on April 8, 2014 by jackiees

The Long Tail Beaded Cast On results in beads placed along the very bottom edge of the cast on stitches. This type of beaded cast on is very attractive because the beads position themselves away from the fabric’s edge, giving … Continue reading →

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Going Halfsies: Bonus Instructions for Scarf with Matching Ends

Posted on March 28, 2014 by jackiees

Patti T wrote: Thanks so much for this lovely double pattern!  The perfect project for a special skein of fingering weight wool.  And the “pull over” bind off is ingenious!  I look forward to another year of premium content when … Continue reading →

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Completing the Framed Lace

Posted on March 23, 2014 by jackiees

Basically, the final rows a one-piece end-to-end scarf with inner and outer borders is a reverse of the beginning. But there are some differences to be noted. In Overview of Spring Lace Leaves Scarf, I outlined the roadmap for an end-to-end … Continue reading →

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Bias Effects in Lace Patterning

Posted on March 14, 2014 by jackiees

simple dramatic effects in lace Some of the most interesting and versatile lace stitch patterns are in fact the simplest to knit. I am particularly fond of the ones that undulate organically without any extra effort on my part. This is … Continue reading →

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Combining Knitted Lace and Lace Knitting

Posted on March 14, 2014 by jackiees

How are you doing on your Spring Lace Leaves Scarf for this month’s KAL? If you have questions or comments, remember to give a shout-out on any of the support article pages or on the main Knit-Alongs page. Main Area After … Continue reading →

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Starting the Spring Lace Leaves Scarf

Posted on March 9, 2014 by jackiees

Depending on where you are in your lace knitting journey, Spring Lace Leaves Scarf can give you opportunities to – learn something new, – reinforce and grow confident in your skills, – simply be inspired and enjoy the ride. This scarf … Continue reading →

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Bonus: Kitchener Garter Stitch

Posted on February 27, 2014 by jackiees

A knitting truth: Grafting creates 2 rows of stitches I promised that I would show you how to graft an invisible seam in garter stitch. So here we go as a little bonus to our February KAL for Irish Coffee … Continue reading →

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