Thursday, April 12, 2012

Fall Photoshoot Outtakes- So You Think This is Easy?

We had some photoshoots for the Fall 2012 collection this week. The models would much rather have played footfall and air-guitar than model handknit garments. See for yourself!

First and Ten do it again!

Tom Cruise eat your heart out!


Hat's off to Minnowknits!



Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Tuesday Tip #42

Tip #42 It is much easier to knit with lighter colors if you are a beginner. It's difficult to see stitches when you're knitting with darker yarn.


For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Jil Eaton's Knitting School: A complete guide to becoming a confident knitter.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Tuesday Tip #41

Tip #41 Removable markers are great for keeping track when casting on a large number of stitches. Place a marker every 25 stitches for easy counting if you lose track.


For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Jil Eaton's Knitting School: A complete guide to becoming a confident knitter.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Tuesday Tip #40

Tip #40 Work increases or decreases one or two stitches in from the edge to avoid steps at the edge.

For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Jil Eaton's Knitting School: A complete guide to becoming a confident knitter.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Tuesday Tip #39

Tip #39 When making pom-poms and tassels always use more yarn than you think you need so that they are perky.

For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Jil Eaton's Knitting School: A complete guide to becoming a confident knitter.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Tuesday Tip #38

Tip #38 When knitting in the round make sure not to twist your stitches when joining your round to avoid a mobius strip.

For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Jil Eaton's Knitting School: A complete guide to becoming a confident knitter.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Tuesday Tip #37

Tip #37 Increase only on the right side so you can check how the increased stitch will appear.

For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Jil Eaton's Knitting School: A complete guide to becoming a confident knitter.