Monica Knits

When Shilda came to class one day, she said, "Now I understand what you meant about being careful not to knit the wrong way round." She also came with a tip to share with other new sock knitters. Read more....
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Shilda didn't ever want to run out of yarn again, while completing one of the many headbands she has been knitting for friends and family. The previous bobbin had 1 - 2 yds of yarn too few. Her solution -- a brother for her bobbin! Tandem bobbins, a bobbin train :)
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The "How-to: J-hook Cable Needle" video featured in Sunday's article also introduced a tool that, strictly speaking, I haven't used before: the point protector. The tip for using point protectors in conjunction with cable knitting came from Shilda, who took up knitting a few months ago, and has already knitted more than 12 cabled wrist warmers in a rainblow of hues, and a headband and legwarmers in a matching hugs and kisses cable pattern. Read more ... for additional information and links ...

You may find one or more of the following twelve tips helpful for knitting fingers of gloves. Included are techniques to prevent holes and tips for fit and needle sizes. Read more ..... for tips.