Drawbacks of using synthetic petro-fibers such as acrylic for winter outerwear knits ; where to find cheap 100% wool yarn as a superior choice with insulation and moisture-wicking benefits
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Knitting Advice Nr. 5 : Freeze your knits (moths be gone)
Clothes moths go by the fancy scientific names of tineola bisselliella and tinea pellionella (so two different species of moths, bisselliella being the most common). These 2 species of moths thrive on keratin. What is keratin ? Keratin is "the key structural material making up scales, hair, nails, feathers, horns, claws, hooves, and the outer … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr. 5 : Freeze your knits (moths be gone)
Knitting Advice Nr. 4 : Seam your knits with single crochet (especially the cotton ones).
Many knitters like seams to be invisible and single crochet, for sure, doesn't produce an invisible seam. But here's the thing : invisible seams are not as sturdy as a single crochet seam and a sturdy will help your garment to keeps its shape. We're talking cardigan, sweaters, T-shirts, vests and tank tops here.( I'm … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr. 4 : Seam your knits with single crochet (especially the cotton ones).
Knitting Advice Nr. 1: Learn to knit (it takes time).
Learn to knit. Be patient. Your might be rather disappointed with the results you achieve with your first projects. I certainly was with mines. How passionate you are about knitting and how much time and money you want to invest in acquiring this skill is up to you. But time and money it will take. … Continue reading Knitting Advice Nr. 1: Learn to knit (it takes time).
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