A Life in the Making

This morning, we have Libby Summers here to show you 2 different methods of casting on. Starting out, you may find one is easier than the other, so give them both a try. Casting OnWhat is casting on? Casting on is a technique which creates a set of loops, knotted at the base and placed on your kn...

Casting OnCable methodThe cable method is preferred for stocking stitch patterns, where a firm and discrete edge is most appropriate. This method is also used where a firm yet elastic foundation is required. The technique is similar to, but easier than the knit stitch, so once you have mastered t...

This post is partially reposted from Crochet Camp to help the newbies out.  Yarn is the same for crochet and knitting, so skip ahead to needles if you've got the whole yarn thing...Starting out, it is so very easy to be overwhelmed by the amount of choice when it comes to yarn and needles. There ...

About the Pattern: Let the swatch became the design!  Worked sideways, these mitts use only knit and purl to create a warm and easy-to-make set.Materials: 5mm Knitting Needles Tapestry Needle 50g Libby Summers’ Fine Aran in 660 Larama 1g of Libby Summers’ Fine Aran in 890 Kulli for 2 pom poms Ten...