Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Tuesday Tip #28

Tip #28 f you're having trouble understanding a pattern get some graph paper and make yourself a chart.


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, December 20, 2011

Tuesday Tip #27

Tip #27 No-rinse wool wash is perfect for washing hand knits in the machine for squeaky clean results. Only don't wash super-wash yarns that way, as the wool wash will ruin it.



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, December 13, 2011

Tuesday Tip #26

Tip #26 When giving a hand knit gift include a card with the fiber content, washing instructions, and a yard of the yarn for future mending.


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, December 6, 2011

Tuesday Tip #25

Tip #25 Using a three needle bind off is the perfect way to join shoulders. Hold right sides together for a seam on the inside, hold wrong sides together for a seam on the outside.


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.