Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Tuesday Tip #33

Tip #33 Enlarge charts on copier for easier reading.

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, January 24, 2012

Tuesday Tip #32

Tip #32 An I-cord bind off makes a beautiful and invisible finish.


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, January 17, 2012

Tuesday Tip #31

Tip #31 Measure your gauge using a metal gauge ruler or cloth tape that can't be stretched.

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, January 10, 2012

Tuesday Tip #30

Tip #30 For mohair or other fuzzy yarns, freezing your piece for a few hours will make ripping out easier. Really.


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, January 3, 2012

Tuesday Tip #29

Tip #29 Never hesitate to adapt a pattern for your own shape, if you are high-waisted omit a few inches before the armhole begins, if you are low-waisted, add a few inches.

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.