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Author Archives: Mindy Baur
Reversible Brioche Wrap
And Other Brioche Objects I have another class coming up at the community college – Brioche Knitting. The next post will be the password protected materials for that class. In the meantime, here is a brief introduction to brioche knitting. Brioche knitting is a slipped-stitch technique that results in a stretchy knitted fabric where the …
Caramelized Sugar Hat
I have a new pattern ready to be test knitted and for use as a blog tutorial. If you are interested in test knitting this pattern, providing feedback on the pattern, and providing feedback on the blog tutorial, let me know in the comments below. The hat is beaded and cabled, and constructed with two …
Working in the Round
Small Diameter Tubes Sleeve Cuffs, Socks, Mittens, and Hat Crowns There are at least three methods for working small circumference tubes. They are: Using one circular needle with a long connecting cord, known as the “Magic Loop”. Using two circular needles. Using a set of 4 or 5 double pointed needles. For all types of …
Heartland Community College Classes
Hi all, I’m teaching four (!) knitting classes at Heartland Community College this fall. They are: Learn to Knit Sweater Class Chart Reading Basic Brioche Each course will have its own password protected post. The posts will be available only to registered students. I’ve had to assure the HCC Continuing Education Office that I won’t …
Protected: HCC Learn to Knit
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Pick Up and Knit
Pick Up and Knit (PUK) is an important skill to have in your skill project bag. I have used PUK innumerable times over the years. It is most commonly required for the button bands of cardigans and at the neckline for the collar. A PUK is used when you want to begin working perpendicularly to …
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Mobile Stitching
In April and May, I was fully expecting my plans for June and July to completely disappear, and I was mentally preparing myself for that disappointment. I purchased yarn and made project lists to last me well into 2021, as I anticipated hanging out on my patio, in my home office, and in the family …
Measuring your Swatch and Calculating Your Gauge
Hi Friends! Once you have knit your swatch and it is blocked and dry, you can measure it to calculate your gauge. First, let’s look at the anatomy of a knit stitch to make sure we know what to look for on the stockinette stitch swatch. In the cartoon figure below, there are three stitches …
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Yarn and Chocolate 