Archive for April, 2010

Visual help for the Geese In Flight Shawl

If you are having trouble following the pattern for the Geese In Flight Shawl, I’ve taken some pictures to show as examples. It might help to keep in mind that the actual increases of the shawl are on the edges, right next to the 3 stitch borders. Any other yo’s have a corresponding decrease, making [...]

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April 9, 2010 · Betani · View Comments
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Removing tarnish from copper knitting needles

I own one pair of really nice Addi Turbo knitting needles. I started a project last year, then let it marinate for a while. When I picked it back up this Spring, the copper had tarnished, and the yarn would barely budge on the needles! Woe! Thank goodness for science teacher Dads! He told me [...]

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April 9, 2010 · Betani · View Comments
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Knit Misadventures: Episode 30 – Frogs on Blackboards

Spring colds are torture! Please forgive the laryngitis! Projects Mentioned: A-line dress Kimono top Norfolk Ramblers Bunting Geese in Flight shawl Bandito scarf Lazy Day lace shawl No Name scarf Library Book: “The Knitter’s Handbook” ©2005 from XRX Books Mishaps and Lessons Learned: Don’t use old waterproof bandages! Promo: Cog(knit)ive Podcast with Dr. Gemma Music: [...]

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April 4, 2010 · Betani · View Comments
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