KNITTING Archives - Cheryl Moreo

Yarn Weight – What does it mean?

by Cheryl | Jul 9, 2019 | CROCHETING, KNITTING, YARN | 1

No, yarn weight isn’t referring to how much a ball, skein, or hank weighs. In this case, yarn weight refers to the thickness of the yarn.
As a beginner knitter or crocheter, one of the most challenging things to figure out is what is a yarn weight, and what does it mean.

7 Lap Robe Patterns Using Different Crafts

by Cheryl | May 24, 2019 | CRAFTS, CROCHETING, HOME, Home Decor, KNITTING, Recycling, SEWING, WEAVING | 0

Whether you call it a lapghan, lap robe, or lap blanket, you will agree that they are very comfy and cozy. Now, you can make your own in any or all of these seven crafts.

Best Knitting Reference Books

by Cheryl | May 14, 2019 | CRAFTS, HAND KNITTING, USEFUL INFORMATION | 0

Best Knitting Reference Books is a listing of my go-to books. Some are small enough for my knitting bag. No matter how long a person has been knitting, sometimes your mind draws a blank. That is where these books have saved me more than once. For me, it is impossible to remember how to do the many stitches that knitting has to offer.

Knitting Abbreviations and Their Meanings

by Cheryl | Apr 4, 2019 | CRAFTS, HAND KNITTING, KNITTING | 14

Are knitting abbreviations giving you a migraine? Download this list and keep it handy in your knitting bag and you will have them at your fingertips.

Save Time: Swatch a Gauge Square

by Cheryl | Oct 24, 2018 | CROCHETING, HAND KNITTING, KNITTING | 0

Swatch your work if you want your handcrafted item to fit. We all know we should knit a gauge square before we knit, but, often we don’t take the time to knit the square. I found “The Great Swatch Experiment by the Berroco Design Team very enlightening.

Knitting Machine: What Does It Do?

by Cheryl | Oct 17, 2018 | KNITTING, MACHINE KNITTING | 8

A knitting machine knits fabric. There are circular machines and long bed machines.

Knitting a Blanket

by Cheryl | Oct 9, 2018 | CRAFTS, HAND KNITTING, KNITTING, USEFUL INFORMATION | 0

Learn how to design with Vickie Howell knitting a blanket.

Knits for Summer by Leisure Arts Book Review

by Cheryl | Apr 30, 2018 | HAND KNITTING, KNITTING | 2

Ten carefree stylish designs perfect for summer are in this book.

Did You Knit a Clapotis?

by Cheryl | Apr 3, 2018 | KNITTING | 2

Did you knit a Clapotis? Now, you can knit a Clafoutis inspired by the Clapotis.

My Dream Sweater-Cowichan or Salish Sweater

by Cheryl | Feb 25, 2018 | CRAFTS, KNITTING, YARN | 0

As a result of reading Priscilla Gibson-Roberts book, “Salish Indian Sweaters”, the Cowichan or Salish Sweater has been on my bucket list of knitting.While Salish knitting is the traditional knitting of the First Nation people of the Cowichan Valley of southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia, famous design companies have sold versions of these Salish sweaters.

Loom Knit Stitch Dictionary Book Review

by Cheryl | Jan 24, 2017 | BOOK REVIEWS, LOOM KNITTING | 0

Are you ready for the next step in Loom Knitting? Want to spice up your hats, scarves, bags, and more? Then, this is the Loom Knit Stitch Dictionary is for you!

Ultimate Oval Loom Knitting Set by Leisure Arts Review

by Cheryl | Jan 5, 2017 | BOOK REVIEWS, CRAFTS, KNITTING, LOOM KNITTING | 0

A few months ago, Leisure Arts sent me their new “Ultimate Oval Loom” to use and write a review. Because of their request, I have developed a new appreciation for loom knitting.

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Yarn Weight – What does it mean?

by Cheryl | Jul 9, 2019 | CROCHETING, KNITTING, YARN | 1

No, yarn weight isn't referring to how much a ball, skein, or hank weighs. In this case, yarn weight refers to the thickness of the yarn. As a beginner knitter or crocheter, one of the most challenging things to figure out is what is a yarn weight, and what does it mean.