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Tips 'n TricksDo you have a helpful hint or handy trick that will make any aspect of knitting easier? Share it! Post ideas on scrap yarn usages, stitch markers, color changing, maintaining your sanity while following a difficult pattern, etc. There is most probably someone out there that will benefit from your help. Need ideas yourself? Read others' comments--we all live and learn! Jump to submit form Monday, May 01, 2006Name: Leslee Subject: Stitch Markers Comment: Rubber gaskets used for small engine repair make great stitch/place markers. They move well on needles (rounded edges), are durable and cheap! My DH gave me some once when I lost a stitch marker and they were wonderful to work with. Hardware stores and hardware sections of discount stores sell packages of assorted sizes for $1 or $2. The only drawback is that they are normally black so they don't show up well when working with black yarn. Friday, April 28, 2006Name: Chelsea Subject: Point protectors Comment: I use binder clips on the ends of my needles to keep my work from falling off. Saturday, April 22, 2006Name: Josie Subject: Double Point Needle Stoppers Comment: While working on a Tam (hat) with Double Pointed Needles, at forty eight stitches per needle of worsted yarn, I was getting quite frustrated with dropped stitches, so I grabbed the nearest thing sitting on my desk, which happened to be a bit of an eraser. For my 3.25 MM size needles I cut up several mechanical pencil erasers. Friday, April 21, 2006Name: Purdy Subject: Cardigans and button holes Comment: If your new to makeing cardigans with button holes, make a baby size one first to learn how its done, then you dont have to unpick so much if you go wrong. Wednesday, April 19, 2006Name: Sarah Subject: Point Protectors Comment: I once got a pair of knitting needles that didn't have any "stoppers" at the end to stop stitches from falling off. To solve my problem, I got some rubber bands and put them on the ends. They stay on great(probally because the needles are metal)and work like a charm. This also works on the pointed end as a point protector or to make DPN's into short single point needles. Tuesday, April 18, 2006Name: Libby Subject: sticky notes Comment: I keep a pad of sticky notes in my knitting bag to mark my place in the pattern and also have room to mark how many rows I've finished or any notes that I need to make. Tuesday, April 18, 2006Name: Lauri Jane Subject: Markers Comment: I thought my marker suggestion was good, but I think the coloured drinking
straws beats mine!! Tuesday, April 18, 2006Name: Cathy Subject: Stitch holders Comment: Double-pointed needles make great stitch holders for larger pieces; you can even use the same gauge needle. Don't forget to put a stopper on each end! Thursday, April 13, 2006Name: Suzanne Marie Subject: knitting bag Comment: I bought a cheap makeup bag at the drug store that has several zippered compartments and see-thru pouches, etc. It's great for all those extras - point protectors, placemarkers, crochet needle, etc. I can slide it under my easy chair and it's always within reach! Wednesday, April 12, 2006Name: Laura Subject: following patterns Comment: everybody gets confused when following patterns,(i do anyway),so heres 2
ways i find most helpful.... Saturday, April 01, 2006Name: A-a Subject: keeping cats out of your yarn Comment: I have 9 cats and they love to play with my yarn while knitting. To solve the problem, my husband bought me a sewing stand at an antique store. I keep my ball of yarn in it with just the strand I'm using coming out. Because the tops are slanted, they don't like to jump on it (it opens at both sides at the top). I keep the lids closed (the lids aren't heavy enough to put much tension on the yarn) but you could work with them open. There's also a handle so I can carry my knitting from room to room. Friday, March 31, 2006Name: laura Subject: money saving Comment: If you're strapped for cash why not ask one of your fellow knitting pals to do a swap with your old stuff and theirs? I did and we both found that we both had what the other had been looking for!!! Friday, March 31, 2006Name: Laura Subject: young knitters tips Comment: Im only twelve at the moment (nearly thirteen!), but i adore knitting and i have a few ideas for you; Thursday, March 30, 2006Name: Margie Subject: small gadgets Comment: Instead of misplacing small items (stitch markers, that extra dp needle, sewing needle, row counter, etc.) keep a small, open-at-the-top box next to your knitting. Wednesday, March 15, 2006Name: Carole Subject: Following a pattern with many rows Comment: When making a baby blanket or the like that has many and multiple rows, I copy the directions onto index cards. As I finish a row I just slip it in back of the pile. I also use a counter to make sure I am following the correct row. It takes a few minutes to write this all down, but save much more time and makes everyting very portable Select A Page Share your own hints by filling in the form below... Notice: If you want to send me (the webmistress) a "thank you" using this form, that is fine (I appreciate it). However, I may not be posting it publicly for all to see, and I have no way of responding without knowing your email address. Notice: By submitting your content, you are agreeing to have it displayed on this page. I retain the right to edit and/or refuse unsuitable content. (Unsuitable content includes questions and help requests.) All submissions are checked before being published. |
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