Tip #20 When making a ball from a skein, wind the yarn very loosely to protect the fibers.
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.
Tip #20 When making a ball from a skein, wind the yarn very loosely to protect the fibers.
Tip #19 If you're sewing a seam, leave a very long tail after binding off and use it to sew the seam.
Tip #18 Moving your working yarn from back to front, or vice versa, when ribbing before taking the stitch off your needle will increase your speed and keep your tension even.For a complete set of my tips and tricks, look for my latest book
Tip #17 Use a sticky note to keep your place in your pattern chart.