Category Archives: Bit-size Tutorials

Setting Up the Center Back Neckline of the Top-Down Triangle Shawl

Posted on June 23, 2013 by jackiees

Dolly’s Top-Down Tri Shawl begins with just 11 stitches at the center back neckline. Here are some things to keep in mind to get you off to a good start and to further explain the what and why of the … Continue reading →

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Roadmap for a Top-Down Triangle Shawl

Posted on June 20, 2013 by jackiees

Dolly’s Top-Down Tri Shawl is knitted starting with just a few stitches at the center back neckline, then increases in pattern to create the triangle shape. We will actually be knitting 2 side-by-side triangle panels to create a larger triangle. In … Continue reading →

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Blocking a Circular Lace Doily

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jackiees

Use tension blocking with a blocking board inscribed with circular guidelines to enlarge the size as well as have more control in making the shape uniform. If you plan the Pinwheel Flower for use as a face cloth or dish cloth, … Continue reading →

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Easy “Cheating” Center Start for Double Point Needles

Posted on May 26, 2013 by jackiees

Here’s an easy circular center start method that begins on just 2 needles. It might feel like cheating, but will still produce a neat, tidy center. Circular lace doilies and shawls usually start in the center with 6 or 8 … Continue reading →

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Knitting Lacy Stripes for the Mini Flag

Posted on April 14, 2013 by jackiees

Behind the Design Scene of the Mini Lace and Beaded Flag The Mini Flag we are knitting for April’s KAL is loaded with interesting techniques and details. On a quick look, some are obvious and others might not be. Natural Bias … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Bead Color Person Are You?

Posted on March 31, 2013 by jackiees

Results of a quick preference poll for choosing coordinating and contrast beads using Crystal Palace light periwinkle yarn color as an example. Thanks for voting in the poll for your preference of bead color in this month’s prize drawing. The … Continue reading →

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Completing the Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch

Posted on March 25, 2013 by jackiees

We’re nearly done knitting the Pretty Awesome Yarn Pouch. I think you are really going to love seeing the spiral take form as you decrease for the bottom of the pouch. And then there’s just a bit more to do … Continue reading →

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