Tips and Tricks


February 2003
How many times have you knit a sweater that instructs you to knit the front "same as back"? Does your front look like your back?  How about your husband's front and back?
March 2003
Knitting — you've got to love it.  If you keep looking at your work and asking yourself . . .
April 2003
5 Ways to combat long tail cast on complications
May 2003Just what is worsted yarn or DK? AND, why does it matter!
June 2003My pattern calls for circular needles but doesn't tell me what length. How do I figure out what to buy?
The pattern calls for a 29" needle and I have the same size in 24", can I use what I have?
July/August 2003When a pattern says to increase 7 (or 8 or 9 or any number) evenly on next round. How do I calculate where to place the increases?
September 2003 Using multiple strands for fun and different effects.
October 2003
Standards & Guidelines for Crochet and Knitting — Compiled by Craft Yarn Council of America
February 2004 The successful fit of a sweater can often be defined by whether the sweater drapes or droops.
March/April 2004 It's not too soon to be making family camp reservations. You can find out more information at www.knittinguniverse.com or stop by the shop.
Jan/Feb 2005Flu Shot Needles and Knitting Needles ! What could they possibly have in common??

Ask Madonna Go ahead, ask Madonna those tough knitting and crochet questions — she is here to help!

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