http://www.knitting-naturally.com/Knitting-Naturally-blog.html Do you want to keep up to date with changes to Knitting Naturally? Subscribe to the Knitting Naturally Blog! en-us how to knit Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:55:13 GMT Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:55:13 GMT knitting-naturally.com http://www.knitting-naturally.com/knitting-terms.html On this page you will find an A - Z of common knitting terms. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:55:13 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/where-to-buy-a-fleece.html Raw fleece is not readily available at your corner store! On this page you will find suggestions about where to buy a fleece. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:08:16 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/learning-to-spin.html So you are interested in learning to spin? When you watch someone else spinning, it looks easy. Deceptively so. The reality is that as a beginner it will be hard for you to imagine that you will ever be able to 'get it'. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:54:40 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/types-of-fleece-wool.html So you want to learn to spin. On this page you will find some of the more common types of fleece wool available for hand spinners along with their characteristics and uses. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:54:38 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/reading-a-knitting-pattern.html One of the most difficult things to learn when you are a beginner is reading a knitting pattern. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:37:57 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/properties-of-wool.html Why would you choose wool over a synthetic yarn for your knitting? On this page you will find a summary of the many properties of wool to help you may your decision! Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:26:29 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/make-your-own-knitting-loom.html Would you like some instructions on how to make your own knitting loom? It is not that difficult, you will need a few tools (power tools, if you are short on elbow grease like me) and of course, some instructions, but it is very do-able! Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:23:05 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/knitting-stitch-patterns.html Knitting Stitch Patterns provide knitting instructions for stitch patterns that can be incorporated into your garments to make your work unique. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:15:12 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/knitting-socks.html To be quite honest, until recently I never really got into knitting socks. There were just so many other things I wanted to knit, I don't wear socks that much and couldn't see the sense in knitting them when I can pick up a pair of socks from my local supermarket for less than the cost of the wool! Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:10:51 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/knitting-baby-blankets.html One of the first things I did when I heard that I was going to be a grandmother was to decide what type of knitted gifts I could make for my new grandchild. Knitting baby blankets is one way of creating a special gift, as each blanket is unique and can become almost a family heirloom. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:04:16 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/knitting-accessories.html If you are new to knitting, you will come across a bewildering array of knitting accessories for you to choose from. Would you like to know from an experienced knitter, which ones are worth buying? Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:00:20 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/chunky-rib-scarf.html I just started learning to knit and purl. This is my second knitting project Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:21:47 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/tip-for-even-rows.html Count the stitches as you knit them so you can make sure that you don't have too many stitches or have missed any stitches. from anonymou Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:51:46 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/Knitting-Naturally-blog.html Do you want to keep up to date with changes to Knitting Naturally? Subscribe to the Knitting Naturally Blog! Tue, 10 May 2011 10:36:33 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/knitting-needles.html Would you like to know more about the various types of knitting needles? Read on. Tue, 10 May 2011 10:34:01 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/knitting-patterns-for-baby.html If you are looking for knitting patterns for baby, this pattern book from Patons is worth a second look. Tue, 10 May 2011 10:28:11 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/knitting-socks-1.html To be quite honest, until recently I never really got into knitting socks. There were just so many other things I wanted to knit, I don't wear socks that much and couldn't see the sense in knitting them when I can pick up a pair of socks from my local supermarket for less than the cost of the wool! So there you have it. I can be wrong on occasion! Tue, 10 May 2011 10:24:45 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/kpk2.html KPK means to knit purl knit into the next stitch. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:49:26 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/knitting-in-the-round-questions.html Knitting in the round involves knitting in circles rather than back and forward. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:30:34 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/common-knitting-abbreviation-questions.html Some of the more common knitting abbreviation questions Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:19:49 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/ssk.html What is SSK and how do you do it? YOUR ANSWER ssk - Slip, Slip, Knit - slip one stitch as if to knit, slip another stitch as if to knit, stick point of Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:12:27 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/yarn-subsititue.html I have a vintage knitting pattern. It was previously knit in Monarch Speedway. Materials used. 7 skeins of Monarch Speedway. 1 pair of no.1 needles Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:10:32 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/k2tog-k1-twice.html Please help! cant interpret! 3rd dec row K1, * k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2; rep from * 7 times more, k2tog, k1twice. 45 sts. Can some one please explain this Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:07:55 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/baby-pattern-sizes.html I bought James C. Brett pattern #JB016. This is a pattern for baby bolero, hat and mittens. I can not figure out what month the measurements are for Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:05:30 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/carrying-yarn-across-the-back.html Am making a halloween dishcloth. Is black with yellow face in middle. am not exactly sure how to carry the yarn. Am I suppose to have long strands in Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:04:18 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/knit-stitches-look-like-vs.html I've just learned to purl and am now attempting to do the basket weave knit for a scarf. I am continuously being 'interrupted' as I have 3 kids under 3 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:01:53 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/using-worsted-weight-yarn-for-a-chunky-yarn-pattern.html I have a man's knit sweater pattern I want to use that calls for chunky yarn but I want to use a worsted weight yarn. Is there a way to convert the gauge Tue, 01 Mar 2011 03:00:02 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/make-1-purlwise.html I am beginning to work the heel flap of the Alpen Socken in the fall 2010 Interweave Knits issue. What does M1P mean? I am confused.... would love a Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:58:38 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/using-place-markers.html Place markers are generally used to mark the beginning or end of a row when knitting in the round or to mark the beginning and end of a patterned piece Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:57:05 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/mistake-rib-pattern-stitch.html What is the mistake rib pattern stitch in knitting? Also, I have seen mistake stitch. Your Answer I checked the net and my stitch pattern books and found Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:54:16 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/rolled-or-curled-edges.html When you are knitting in stocking stitch (one knit row followed by one purl row) your knitting is likely to have curled edges. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:51:53 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/substituting-the-yarn-in-a-pattern.html When you get your hands on a pattern published in another country (or another time) it is often difficult to get the yarn specified and substituting the yarn can be an issue. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:45:39 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/hand-made-loom.html this loom was hand made for kids 5 yo and up by AEWOODENTOYS Sun, 23 Jan 2011 01:17:52 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/beginner-knitting-patterns.html Are you looking for some easy beginner knitting patterns? Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:22:21 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/easy-knit-dog-sweater.html This easy knit dog sweater is designed in garter stitch so it is a perfect pattern for a beginner. The sweater will fit a small or lap dog and features a collar and velcro closure below the dog's chest. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:21:19 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/knitting-abbreviations.html Reading a knitting pattern is like reading another language. If you are not familiar with common knitting abbreviations it will look like double dutch to you! Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:25:34 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/yarn-over-knitting.html One of the abbreviations that seems to confuse many beginners is the yarn round needle or yarn over knitting abbreviation. The short form of this knitting instruction is YO or YRN. Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:24:58 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/advertising-disclosure-statement.html This disclosure statement explains my relationship to my advertisers and how I receive compensation. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:27:22 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/dots.html How do I join a shoulder seam on a baby sweater without bulk Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:04:01 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/hat-problem.html Hi, Making a baby hat, and ready to decrease... Supposed to divide 64 stitches into 8 sections, but now I realize that I only have 59 stitches. :( Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:02:56 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/brim-of-a-childs-hat.html Instructions for a wrap st: Take yarn to back as if to knit, slip next st, bring yarn to front as if to purl, slip st back to left needle. With smaller Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:01:46 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/making-a-sweater-longer-after-it-is-completed.html I have just finished a sweater, but it is too short. I want to add more ribbing stitches(k1,p1). I tried to unravel the beginning but it doesn't work. Sun, 02 Jan 2011 04:00:42 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/button-bands-on-cardigan-sweaters.html When knitting a cardigan sweater I always have a problem with the button band when the instructions say .......knit these two rows until the band WHEN Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:58:56 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/cant-understand-lace-pattern.html The pattern for a lacey hat goes: CO 48 sts Row 1: K14( seenote) , pm, K2Tog, YO, K2, P1, K2Tog, K2, YO, P3Tog, YO, K1, YO, P1, pm, K20 Row 2: S1, K19, Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:57:55 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/aran-knitting1.html Hi, on the right side of my aran knitting, at the end of a knit section, then going to a purl section, the last knit stitch is always very loose no matter Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:57:18 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/problem-reading-chart-is-it-me-or-the-pattern-who-has-problems.html I am using a knitting chart for the first time.It is a triangular lacey shawl and it looks like the fircone pattern. I do fine until I get to row 9.Row Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:40:23 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/i-dont-understand-what-this-means.html This pattern I have for Lace Up Opera Gloves, says to knit across row picking up cast on sts and knitting them together with each stitch Can you help clarify Sun, 02 Jan 2011 03:39:36 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/2-ply-wool.html 2 ply wool or yarn is most often used for very baby knitting or evening wear. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:45:25 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/Knitting-Naturally-blog.html#Knitting-Naturally-Store-Sale! 30% off selected items in store. Limited number of each item are available at sale prices. All items are in stock and available for immediate delivery. Order now and save $$$ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 03:33:53 GMT http://www.knitting-naturally.com/chunky-rib-knit-scarf.html I used two strands of aran wool held double and used 7mm needles. The result is a really big warm scarf. thanks for the pattern! 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