I'm always looking for new ways to embellish my knits and the picot cast on was at the top of my list. I finally had the chance this week to learn how it's done. The picot cast on is a beautiful technique that can be used to create a scalloped edging along almost any piece. It's… Continue reading Emily Explains: Picot Cast On
Tag: beginner knitting
Norah’s Knits: Knitting Patterns for Beginners
A friend of mine recently asked me to teach her how to knit. This got me thinking about when I was a beginner knitter. What seemed difficult? Which techniques were confusing? The thing I remember the most clearly is that I could overcome almost any obstacle if I was knitting a piece I really wanted… Continue reading Norah’s Knits: Knitting Patterns for Beginners
Learning to Knit…Again
I’m going to get a little personal here and share a story about my latest knitting project. I hope you’ll all be kind. It wasn’t my first time knitting, but it certainly felt like I was learning to knit all over again. Last week I started working on the beautiful headband Ryll from booklet #323… Continue reading Learning to Knit…Again
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