Knitting

Knitting A Blanket Super-Sized

March 5, 2017Domestic AdviceHome & Hobbies

Knitting A Blanket During Your Free Time

Oversized blankets are quite the fashion accessory for the home. These large, cozy blankets have a practical use as a warm cover for a bed or sofa. At the same time, they look great draped over furniture for a soft look. This popularity and the scale of the blanket mean they are not cheap.

However, I have discovered a great alternative. The Giganto Blanket is a great knitting project for anyone that wants one of these products at home without the high cost. All you need are the appropriate materials, 4 hours of free time, and some perseverance.…

How To Knit A Scarf

November 2, 2016Domestic AdviceHome & Hobbies

Scarves should be the easiest thing to knit because they are just rows of stitches and blocks of color. We determine how long and thick they are and what colors to use. They may be simple, but we all have to start somewhere.

I started with scarves and remember how nervous I was about knitting scarf patterns. I worried about casting on, changing yarn, and making it all look neat. In this guide, I want to talk about how to knit a scarf in 10 easy steps. Ten may seem like a lot but trust me, many of these knitting steps are small and easy.…

Leftover Yarn Art Project Ideas

September 3, 2016Domestic AdviceHome & Hobbies

Old Knitting Projects

A few months ago I had a moment of realization during my knitting. I’m always left with scraps of yarn from knitting and crochet projects. So what should I do? Should I throw the leftover strands away after each session and waste expensive, precious wool? That seems a shame when I have spent so much on materials and so much time crafting the project.

Maybe you like me and have a bag of loose pieces from different segments of scarves and jumpers. I looked at this mass of multicolored yarn and realized I needed a use for them. No strand is worthless.

Instead, we can use them to create beautiful yarn art. What is the yarn …