The other day, Ashley started knitting her very own Barrison Bear for our new knit-along. After knitting the legs the separately, the pattern tells you to join the two pieces, casting on one stitch in the middle. That's when Ashley stopped and said, "I'm never sure if I'm doing this correctly, what's the best way to cast on… Continue reading Emily Explains: How-To Cast on More Stitches in Your Knitting
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Emily Explains: How-To Make Twisted Fringe
Sometimes it's fun to see what can happen when you just play with yarn. A few months ago, I was designing this way - knitting and mixing lots of colors, while working out a pattern in mind for a playful accessory. Ultimately I was left with dozens of colorful ends. I really dislike weaving in… Continue reading Emily Explains: How-To Make Twisted Fringe
Emily Explains: “TBL” (Through the Back Loop)
The other day the design studio recieved an email asking for clarification on Lawson’s ribbing. The directions for the ribbing are to P2, K1 TBL, repeat. I realized that I had never knitted a stitch quite like this before. TBL stands for "through the back loop." Knitting or purling through the back loop causes the… Continue reading Emily Explains: “TBL” (Through the Back Loop)
Emily Explains: Exposed Seams
It seems like every week I uncover a new favorite design from the Berroco archives. Right now, I'm madly in love with Wakame - a cropped, asymmetrical sweater that drapes just perfectly. Wakame was first published in booklet #262 Yin and Yang, but it was such a hit that we reintroduced it as one of our free patterns!… Continue reading Emily Explains: Exposed Seams
Emily Explains: Arm Knitting!
Every once in a while, I see a post on Pinterest or another of my favorite inspirtation sites, about a technique famously known as arm kniting. I look at it, admire the bulky scarf made, and move on. I love knitting with bulky yarn and bulky needles. Why would I need to knit with my… Continue reading Emily Explains: Arm Knitting!
Emily Explains: Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
I love the holidays. Growing up, our dining room and kitchen would be overflowing with garland, twinkle lights, wrapping paper and handmade gifts from my mom. It was a whole month of crafting, baking and singing along with Bing Crosby.No matter how big or small, a gift that you make is always special. And the… Continue reading Emily Explains: Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas
Emily Explains: Ways to Wear a Triangle Shawl
This summer I found a shawl at a flea market in Portland, ME. It's a triangle shawl made of white silky yarn and trimmed with fringe that sways with my every move. This shawl has become one of my favorite accessories because it can be manipulated and worn in a variety of ways, making the form look… Continue reading Emily Explains: Ways to Wear a Triangle Shawl
Emily Explains: Feather and Fan Stitch
I've recently realized that in my free time I want to be knitting something special but...very simple. I do enjoy the complicated, mind-bending, mathematically-concocted knitting and the feeling of accomplishement when the shapes come together. But every once and a while, I just want something simple, beautiful and cozy. The feather and fan stitch is… Continue reading Emily Explains: Feather and Fan Stitch
Emily Explains: Ways to Wear Big Scarves
The air is chilly again today and I officially want to be snuggled in a blanket all the time. This becomes a bit of a problem when life resumes and, you know... I have to go out in public. My best solution? Knit a big cozy scarf... choose a scrumptious yarn and wrap myself up in… Continue reading Emily Explains: Ways to Wear Big Scarves
Emily Explains: Color Combinations
I have to be honest, sometimes I find working with color to be extremely difficult. Seriously, I mean how can one possibly narrow down just a few colors of beautifully spun yarn to work with! And to make that decision quickly?! No way.Ultimately, I end up with the same colors - white or “bluish” grey.… Continue reading Emily Explains: Color Combinations
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