Tassels, like pom-poms, are common adornments for knitted items. If you’ve never made a tassel then you’re in for a fun project. Tassels are easy to make and don’t require any fancy equipment. If you enjoyed my pom-pom tutorial (Making Pom-Poms 101) then you’re sure …
Knitting Equipment
Making Pom-Poms 101
Pom-poms are handy craft items to have around and are easy to make with yarn. In various sizes, they can be used for so many different craft projects. I make a lot of pom-poms for knitted hats. I use the Clover pom-pom makers and if …
Do I Have Enough Yarn Left To Knit Another Row?
We’ve all been there, right? Maybe you are following a pattern and want to make the scarf/cowl/sleeve a little longer than called for. Or you are creating your own knitted item and just aren’t sure if that little ball of yarn that is left is …
Shawlette Blocking 101
Are you thinking about trying a sideways shawl or shawlette pattern but you’re not sure how to block it? Or, you’ve finished knitting one and you’re convinced that there is no way you can make it look like the finished photo in the pattern? Well, …
Beret Blocking 101
So, you’ve decided to knit a beret. There are so many beautiful beret patterns available and you’ve searched through them all and chosen the perfect one. You purchased and downloaded it, used the suggested yarn, and followed the pattern instructions exactly. When you finish, you …
January Organizing
So, judging by the displays in the local stores, I am supposed to organize my household in January. At the local Wal-Mart, aisles and aisles of Christmas stuff have been replaced by aisles of Rubbermaid bins, tubs, and containers of every shape and size. Okay, …