Having a pair of warm slippers during the winter can make all the difference to your poor tired feet. How about knitting slippers for that special someone or for the whole family? Although I grew up in a poor family, every Christmas the soft small packages were passionately sought after first. Everyone loved his or ...
Knitted men’s hats will keep your head much warmer then any other type of a hat will. The following instructions will help you to create a men’s winter hat that is a large beanie which will fit on an average-sized head. In order to make a different sized men’s winter knitted hat you will either ...
Would you like knit instructions on how to knit an afghan? Knit instructions for afghans look intimidating at first but are actually simple. I thought so too, and then one day I got brave enough to decipher the knit instructions. Yes, it was hard work but worth the time. Completing an afghan gives a sense ...
Why should you learn how to knit a dog sweater yourself? After all, you can buy one in the store. But knitting your dog a sweater is rewarding in so many ways. You’ll get to see your furry friend looking elegant in the dog sweater you made him. You can customize the size, color and ...
There are many knitters out there just like me – you are left handed knitters! Many of the knitting books give a simple suggestion to those of us who are left-handed. That is this: Learn to knit right-handed! Being a left-handed knitter, I refused to take that advice. I have been knitting left handed for ...
The “one-size-fits-nobody” leg warmers from the mall are often made from cheap materials that do not last. What fits a 6′ 3″ tall friend of mine will look a little baggy on my 5′ 2″ legs. What fits me will not fit over her legs. The answer is to make your own custom leg warmers. ...
If you like the colorful, laid-back look of reggae fashion, why not learn how to knit a Rasta hat? With their traditional colors of yellow, green, red and black, Rasta hats make fun berets for any hair style, any sex. And if you use an eye crochet hook to knit your Rasta Hat, you won’t ...
While knitting was once considered to be a lost art, it has recently increased in popularity-especially among young women. While the reasons for this are not known, it is clear that this hobby is being enjoyed by more and more individuals each day. While knitting often becomes second nature as one becomes more and more ...
Over a hundred years ago, people knit their own socks. Those who did not know how to knit hired those that did. Rich and poor alike wore knitted hose and socks. In the early days of the United States, many homemakers knitted shawls, socks, sweaters, hats and more. Untold numbers of women made extra ...
Two years ago I decided to learn how to knit. Trust me it’s no easy task, especially when your resources for instructions are very vague. Even purchasing a self-help book will leave you with bald spots (pulls out hair). It’s frustrating, and odds are you will have to seek out an actual knitter in order ...
