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Mohair Yarn Substitute: Suri Alpaca to the Rescue

Mohair Yarn Substitute: Suri Alpaca to the Rescue

Yarn Substitution for the Knit Sweater: A Designer’s Perspective

Yarn Substitution for the Knit Sweater: A Designer’s Perspective

A partially-finished pair of variegated pink and white socks sit on top of a small stack of books. A teacup is slightly blurred in the background. Yarn substitution helped me learn how to use different yarn for socks, sweaters, hats, and more.

The Knitter’s Guide to Yarn Substitution

How to Avoid Weaving in Ends when Knitting Scrappy Socks

How to Avoid Weaving in Ends when Knitting Scrappy Socks

Knitting Toe-Up Socks vs. Cuff-Down Socks: Which is Best?

Knitting Toe-Up Socks vs. Cuff-Down Socks: Which is Best?

My Exciting Adventures in Knitting Toe-Up Socks

My Exciting Adventures in Knitting Toe-Up Socks

Tech Editing and Test Knitting: When Do You Need Them?

Tech Editing and Test Knitting: When Do You Need Them?

Roses Change Color in Cold Weather

Roses Change Color in Cold Weather

Three Cheap Knitting Software Design Ideas

Three Cheap Knitting Software Design Ideas

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I’ve seen a few posts from new knitters over the I’ve seen a few posts from new knitters over the years who buy a hank of yarn, don’t realize you can’t knit straight from the hank, and end up with a terrible mess on their hands. I don’t want that for you! So here is how I take yarn from the hank that’s good for storage and shipping to a ball or cake that is good for actually knitting or crocheting. And hello! Welcome to my messy desk! This is what it looks like in here when I am in full design mode. I had a new pattern come out over the weekend and I’m cranking along on three other designs, so things have been very busy and a little chaotic in here. But if I’m honest, I’m always a little chaotic. Thanks to @aimeeshermakes for sending me this gorgeous yarn!
I find it’s always helpful to know a few key dat I find it’s always helpful to know a few key data points before buying a knitting pattern. Here are three things I thought might be helpful for you before you get Great Big Ballgown! Many sock knitters have a strong preference for a specific heel or toe. While it’s pretty common for sock knitters to substitute their preferred heel construction, if you’re not comfortable doing that, it’s helpful to know which heel I used in this pattern. The sock pattern is available both on its own and as part of the Golden Honey Sock Club. The club is a significant cost savings over buying each pattern individually and includes a fifth pattern that will only ever be available to club members. And don’t let those cables scare you! There are a lot of them, but they’re tiny, so you can do them without a cable needle. Just comment “tutorial” and I’ll send you a link.
Hitting the ground running today with all my to-do Hitting the ground running today with all my to-do list items checked off ten minutes early. Whew! Which means it’s time for more knitting. Oh, who am I kidding? It’s always time for more knitting.
Great Big Ballgown is my newest sock knitting patt Great Big Ballgown is my newest sock knitting pattern, and it’s available on its own or as part of the Golden Honey Sock Club. I’m spending my weekend knitting on the sofa with a giant mug of tea. How about you? Yarn support thanks to @purlsoho! #purlsoho #purlsohobusyhands
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