photo by Johntex |
Wintertime
is a great time to catch up on knitting and crochet projects. Here are some
tips for all you knitters and crocheters out there:
*Sprinkle a
small amount of talcum powder on your hands before knitting or crocheting to
keep your hands from perspiring while you work.
*Use a
rubber tipped bobby pin to mark the beginning of each crochet round. The bobby
pin will stay in place securely and will not snag the yarn.
*Using red
nail polish, mark 1” from the end of your crochet hook or knitting needle to
quickly check your gauge.
*To prevent
yarn from cutting into your fingers as you knit or crochet, crochet a thread
thimble for yourself. Wear it on the finger the yarn wraps around.
*Slip a
stitch marker onto your knitting needle every tenth stitch as you cast on for
quick counting.
*Loose leaf
binder reinforcement tabs make very inexpensive stitch markers.
*To keep
fiberfill from showing through crocheted animals and dolls, stuff the piece
first to determine the amount of fiberfill needed. Then remove the fiberfill
and place it in a piece of pantyhose, preferably in a color that matches the
animal or doll. Place the filled piece of pantyhose back in the animal or doll.
*To keep
yarn from tangling when working with more than one color at a time, place the
balls of yarn inside a mesh laundry bag. String the yarn through the holes in
the bag, and they will stay tangle free as you work.
*Use a hook
a size or two larger to stitch your starting chain if it tends to be tighter
than the rest of your crochet stitches.
*Use a music
stand to hold your instructions while stitching. It can be adjusted to the
proper height for easy reading.
*When adding embroidery, such as
facial features, to a knitted or crocheted piece, cut a piece of felt the same
color and shape as the embroidery and glue it to the crochet or knitting with
fabric glue. Embroider directly over the felt for neat, even stitches.
4 comments:
Thanks for all your helpful tips.
I already use most of them.
I'm crocheting a couple afghans. Check out Red Heart as they are doing an Afghan Square every 2 weeks.
I haven't crocheted in years but have gotten the yarn and a pattern all set to go now. I seem to be procrastinating on starting. lol
Thanks for the Red Heart tip, Beaj.
Cathy, good luck with your new project.
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