Searching for Cool Patterns

It is always so exciting when you find a picture of something so beautiful as this dress even if you wouldn't wear it. I found this on another blog post, she hasnt posted the pattern (not surprising to keep this gem to herself) but, if your creative you may be able to copy it, although she did mention she found the pattern on ebay , go figure!

Knitting Bags

A knitting bag is as important as a needle for knitting. These bags make your project portable and easy to carry. It is important to have a good knitting bag which caters to your basic knitting needs. These bags have special compartments for your needles, yarns, and so on. While choosing a knitting bag, always keep in mind the type of project you undertake. If you are a person who makes sweaters, Afghans etc then you will need a larger bag than the person preparing socks, and other small items. While choosing a bag always keep in mind, that is bag is for carrying knitting material from place to place, hence the stronger your bag the more objects you can carry.

It is not necessary to buy a knitting bag, if you are enthusiasts enough then you can make one for yourselves. You can knit a bag or make it out of fabric in any case there are a lot of patterns to choose from. You can use any type of fabric or material to make a bag that pleases you and carries your load. As you are aware of your needs, you know how to keep yourselves organized. Hence you can go for a tote bag which is simple and without interior pockets. A bag containing a series of pouches and slots is also a better option to store small needles and supplies in an orderly manner.

A knitting bag not only makes you mobile, but provides an opportunity to show case your talents. Whenever you sit in a garden, and people ask you about your knitting talents, you can easily teach them a stitch or two by carrying an extra needles and yarns in your knitting bag.

The Art of Knitting

Knitting in always associated with arrival of a new born. The sight of a pregnant mother, knitting small sweaters for her child is a well known scene for many. It is said that when you knit a sweater or a scarf with your own hands, and gift it to your loved ones, it signifies the concern and love that you feel towards them. During ancient times it was compulsory for all young women to be acquainted with the art of knitting. But due to the invention of knitting machines, it became more of a recreational activity. Knitting, literary means the method by which a thread or a yarn is weaved to prepare a cloth. Thread loops which hold together all the threads is known as stitches. These loops or stitches are pulled through each other. The two stitching needles hold the active loops until a new loop is put through them.

Although knitting by using machines belongs to the contemporary times, the art has its roots, in the ancient Egypt civilization. During an excavation in Egypt a beautifully knitted cotton sock was found, which dates to the later half of the first millennium AD. The first Commercial application of knitting was done in Paris in the year 1527, when the first knitting trade guild was started. Immediately after the invention of the knitting machine, hand knitting lost its importance. But recent study shows that at the turn of the 21st century, this art has regained its position and is the rage with the people inn the metros. To knit the woolen threads into cloth, two knitting needles are used. These needles are available in a wide variety, ranging from bamboo needles, glass needles, circular knitting needles and so on. The type of the needles decides the distance between two stitches. Hence by using different types of needles knitters can create variations in their product.

As the needles vary in their size and types so does the type of yarn. The two basic types of yarn are the S-twisted yarn and the Z-twisted yarn. Though many knitters use yarns in not more than single color, variations can be created by using different colored yarns. To increase the durability of the knitted product, a single thread of synthetic yarn combined with pure wool is used. This not only increases the durability, but produces a product that need low maintenance than a pure woolen product. Once the knitters are well aquatint ed with the different types of stitches like stockinet, purl, garter and so on. He can add some decorations to his knitted product, to improve the wear and look of the fabric. Bobbles, sequins, beads etc compliment the beauty of a knitted object. Embroidery and appliqué work can also be done to give the object a professional touch. If the embroidery on an object resembles knitting, then it is known as Swiss darning. Colored beans, leaves, flowers etc can be added to the final product to increase its beauty. These objects can be knitted into the garment using appliqué work. Knitting enthusiasts can work magic using different types of stitches, textures, yarns and decorations, once they are well rehearsed with the basics. Knitting is an art that requires imagination and creativity. After learning the basics, it is your enthusiasm and creativity that guides your way in the beautiful world of knitting. Hence the beginner who are learning the art of knitting, should keep their scope for imagination wide, to absorb the beautiful world outside.

Yarn Ideas For Left Over Yarn

Yarn Ideas for left over Yarn are adding to your girls cardigan a matching piece for her doll. These sweaters have very little shaping. The back and each front are worked separately straight up from the lower edge all the way to the neck shaping. On the back, some center stitches are bound off for the neck, then each side is worked at the same time, using two separate balls of yarn. Some simple decreasing is done at each neck edge, then the shoulders are bound off. The sleeves begin at the cuffs and have some simple increases as it is worked up. The increased stitches are worked in the Broken Rib Pattern as they appear. Once the sleeve is to length, all the stitches are bound off creating a smooth top edge to easily be sewn to the body.

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