Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Tuesday Tip #24

Tip #24 Choose needles with long graceful points for lace knitting.



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, November 15, 2011

Tuesday Tip #23

Tip #23 Use a sweater that is a good silhouette and fit for the basis for choosing the size for your sweater pattern. Lay it flat and measure and compare to the pattern measurements.

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, November 8, 2011

Tuesday Tip #22

Tip #22 Always carry a second color in the same way, either under or over. Varying between over and under will change the height of you stitches which will be noticeable.


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, November 1, 2011

Tuesday Tip #21

Tip #21 The needle size stated for the gauge is only a recommendation, always do your gauge swatch! And do your swatch using the needles you will be using as different needles can give you different gauges on the same 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.