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Easy Sewn Bind-Off Knitting Tutorial

by AD Staff March 05, 2019 1 min read 0 Comments

Learn the Easy Sewn Bind-Off In This Quick Knitting Tutorial Kelley shares how to knit the Easy Sewn Bind-Off. You can use the easy sewn bind off any time you want an elastic bound off edge. This edge goes really well with the garter stitch.

How to Knit a Hat From the Top Down

by Kelley Hobart March 02, 2019 0 min read 0 Comments

Here are some tips on how to make a cute hat using a pattern called A Little to the Left by Amy Gunderson and the Universal Design Team using Universal Classic Shades Big Time Yarn.

Knitter's Pride Karbonz Circular Needles Review

by Kelley Hobart February 28, 2019 2 min read 0 Comments

We are excited to be carrying the Karbonz circular needles made by Knitter's Pride.

I am using sock yarn, Karbonz circular needles in size US #1 40 inch, and a pattern called Isabella D’Este found in The Knitter’s Book of Socks which I have checked out from our local library.

SK2P (Slip, Knit 2 Together, Pass Slip Stitch Over) Knitting Tutorial

by AD Staff February 27, 2019 1 min read 0 Comments

Kelley shares a quick tutorial on how to knit the SK2P stitch (Slip, Knit 2 Together, Pass Slip Stitch Over) in this knitting tutorial. It is also called a left-leaning double decrease.

Knitting For Beginners | Resources, Videos, Tips and Techniques

by AD Staff February 27, 2019 5 min read 0 Comments

That's great you are interested in learning to knit. If you like to learn by watching videos, be sure to check out our quick How To Knit videos here.

Why Learn To Knit?

There's a host of reason but here are few!

Knitting is relaxing and relieves stress
Knitting is a social activity you can enjoy with others
Knitting allows you to user your brain and could help in the prevention of alzheimer's and dementia
Knitting allows you to be creative

K2tog (Knit 2 Together) 1 Minute Knitting Tutorial

by AD Staff February 26, 2019 1 min read 0 Comments

Learn The K2tog (Knit 2 Together) In This 1 Minute Knitting Tutorial Kelley Hobart from Alpaca Direct shows the K2tog (Knit 2 Together) knitting decrease technique in this quick 1 minute video.

How to Knit a Tubular Bind-Off In the Round

by Kelley Hobart February 25, 2019 1 min read 0 Comments

Learn How To Knit a Tubular Bind-Off In The Round Kelley Hobart from Alpaca Direct shows you the Tubular Bind-off also known as the Kitchener Bind-off. This bind off gives you a beautifully rolled edge for knit hats, sweaters and more.

Top 5 Colorwork Knitting Patterns + A great color knitting tip!

by Kathleen Cubley February 25, 2019 3 min read 0 Comments

Gorgeous colorwork knitting is all over Ravelry these days. From intricate Fair Isle projects to simple stripes, it's easy to fall in love with color.

I thought I'd take a walk though the patterns we offer and find my top five. I also have a great stranded-knitting tip for you: how to get even floats!

How To Make One Purl (M1P) - 3 Variations

by AD Staff February 24, 2019 1 min read 0 Comments

Kelley Hobart from Alpaca Direct share 3 variations of the M1 Purl knitting stitch. She shows a M1 Purl -Right, M1 Purl - Left and M1 Purl Decorative stitch.

The Picot Bind-Off Knitting Method for a Picot Edge

by AD Staff February 23, 2019 1 min read 0 Comments

How To Make a Better Looking Garter Tab

by AD Staff February 21, 2019 1 min read 0 Comments

Garter tabs are used to knit shawls when you want your garter stitch edge to be continuous. You start at the center of the shawl and you knit the garter stitch edge in both directions.

Using the method in this video, I used the Judy's Magic Cast On then flipped my work over so that my purl bumps were showing, then began to knit flat on one side back and forth to create the garter stitch edge.

Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off

by AD Staff February 20, 2019 1 min read 0 Comments

In this video tutorial Kelley shows you how to create this super stretchy, springy, and satisfying bind-off for the top of your socks. This cuff will keep your socks from being too tight and leaves you with a very clean, finished edge.

	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL (1X)	2X
Size	2	4-6	8-10	12-14	16-18	16W-18W	20W-22W
Bust	32.5	33.5-34.5	35.5-36.5	38-39.5	41-43	42.5-44.5	46.5-48.5
Waist	24.5	25.5-26.5	27.5-28.5	30-31.5	33-35	34-36	38-40
Hips	35	36-37	38-39	40.5-42	43.5-45.5	45-47	49-51

	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Chest	34-36	38-40	42-44	46-48	50-52
Waist	28-30	32-34	36-38	40-42	44-46
Neck	14-14.5	15-15.5	16-16.5	17-17.5	18-18.5
Sleeve	32	33	34	35	36

	S	M	L
Size	4	5-6	6X-7
Chest	3.5	4.5	5.5
Waist	1	2	2.5
Hips	3	5	6
Height	39	45	45

	S	M	L	XL
Men	4-6	7-8	9-10	11-13
Women	5-7	7.5-9	9.5-11	11.5-13

	S	M	L	XL
Men	4-7	7-9	9-11	11-14
Women	5-8	8-10	10-12	N/A

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