Monday, November 25, 2013

Knitting Project Woes? Let me Helpout!

If you're having trouble with the project you're working on, and need a little help, we'll work through it together.   I will help you to find and fix mistakes, learn the stitch technique, or interpret a pattern or chart that isn't clearly understood.   Offered via Google Helpouts, this one-on-one hangout, or live video call, will begin by you quickly explaining to me what you are making, what questions you have, and where you think a mistake might have been made.   We will then go through that portion of the project to uncover the mistake or area of concern.  Finally, I will demonstrate the correct method to move forward with the project.   If additional assistance or instruction is needed, a more in-depth help out can be scheduled.  The widget below the video will live here on the resource center, just below the +Yarn Mountain logo.
 
h/t +Christina Blount Presnell 

Friday, November 15, 2013

Help! How do I make a Double Twisted Knit Stitch?

This morning I was tagged in a Knitting Lodge post requesting help deciphering the written instructions for the Double Twisted Knit stitch, as found in the book, Vampire Knits by Genevieve Miller.  Here is a demonstration on my interpretation of the written instructions.  Good luck to anyone taking on this conquest! 


Thursday, November 7, 2013

Get Involved! Join the International Sock Swap

The International Sock Swap, a chat with founder +Erin Cowling 
An upcoming Hangout on Air with The Knitting Lodge community! 
This fun sock knitting group spans the globe.  Erin shared with The Knitting Lodge how the group came to be, how you can join in, and answers your questions.   Here's a recording of the broadcast.




Wednesday, November 6, 2013

The Kaleidoscope Scarf

Follow along in this video tutorial as I demonstrate the beginning and special stitches used to make Kaleidoscope, a quick and fun project for beginners!  Requiring just 350 yards of Fingering weight, you can finally use that special skein you've been saving! 





You can print or save the pattern here:


Kaleidoscope


Enjoy!  As always, I welcome your feedback! - Christina