Category Archives: Tips & Techniques

Pointers and Tips about Elasticity

Posted on February 3, 2013 by jackiees

DonnaK wrote: “Love this preemie hat – so elastic  and pretty – thank you.  Can’t wait for next part.” Donna has made a good point as we begin the little preemie hat that is this month’s BOBBOL project for February. … Continue reading →

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Tidy Stretchy Edges

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jackiees

When you were knitting the Beading Hearts Friendship Bracelet, did you recognize the Chain Stitch Selvedge from some of last year’s projects like the Lace Cable Bookmark and the Three Eyelets Sachet? The bracelet is worked sideways in garter stitch with a … Continue reading →

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Bead Row Pre-Counting Tip

Posted on January 21, 2013 by jackiees

A bit of quick bead counting can help avoid errors As previously outlined in the Basics of the Beaded Knitting Technique, the beads that are strung on your yarn are pushed down along your yarn until needed. Then when needed, … Continue reading →

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Beaded Garter Stitch: A Peek Behind the Scenes

Posted on January 13, 2013 by jackiees

Beaded Garter Stitch is exactly what it sounds like: garter stitch with beads. Beyond this simplistic explanation, there are several intriguing things about this beading technique. Let’s take a closer look at Beaded Garter Stitch — Beaded Garter Stitch is … Continue reading →

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Top-down Faroese Shawl: Starting at Neck Band

Posted on December 9, 2012 by jackiees

The little top-down Dolly Shawl we are knitting this month starts off with just 3 stitches! This is the beginning of a narrow rectangular strip of garter stitch that will become the center back neck band of the shawl. Tip … Continue reading →

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Ribboned Knitted Ribbon

Posted on November 19, 2012 by jackiees

As mentioned in yesterday’s Stairway to Heaven Lace Knitted Ribbon discussion on using elements of lace edgings in new ways, this ribbon is similar to the heading portion that might be found on some lace edging patterns through which a … Continue reading →

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Grafting an Invisible Join

Posted on September 29, 2012 by jackiees

This Tips & Techniques article includes step-by-step details to invisibly seam this month’s stockinette lace edging stitch pattern for Lace Edged Doily using Stockinette Kitchener Stitch. You might already know how to do this, since it is not specific to … Continue reading →

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