It's all in a Nutshell Crochet
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The toe of your sock is done, and now it's time for the most relaxing part of knitting a sock; the foot. This is go-with-the-flow knitting till the foot is long enough. In the video tutorial I show you how to make these stitches and a few little tips along the way. Resources "Happy Toe-up… Continue reading How to knit toe-up socks – Foot
You have cast on your stitches and all set to go. The next step in working a toe-up sock is the toe. This requires increasing your stitches to the final stitch count that you will maintain for the rest of the sock. There are several ways to work increases, but I prefer the method with… Continue reading How to knit toe-up socks – Increases to make toe
When you have selected the perfect sock yarn, you're all set to start knitting. To cast on stitches for toe-up socks we use a method developed by Judy Becker called Judy's Magic Cast-on. In the video tutorial I show you how it works and how to knit the first round. Resources "Happy Toe-up Socks" overview… Continue reading How to knit toe-up socks – Cast-on using Judy’s Magic Cast-on
In this first part I go into details on what you need when you want to knit socks, but in essence you need two things; sock yarn and knitting needles that are the correct thickness for your yarn and guage. Resources "Happy Toe-up Socks" overview on It's All in a Nutshell website "Happy Toe-up Socks"… Continue reading How to knit toe-up socks – Yarn, Needles and Other Supplies
At heart I am a crocheter, but I do enjoy making an easy knitting project from time to time. Knitting socks is something that I enjoy doing; nothing complicated. Just simple socks in stockinette stitch knitted from the toe up using a color changing yarn for the body of the sock and a matching solid… Continue reading How to knit toe-up socks – Free Happy Socks pattern with video tutorials
We are into the final week of the Bullfinch Blanket CKAL, and many of you are making great progress. In this photo-heavy post I would like to share a few of your lovely blankets to show the beauty of projects that are a work-in-progress. Our craft projects are just like us, we are also a… Continue reading Dawn Chorus Bullfinch Blanket – From WIP to Wrap-up
It's been two weeks since the patterns and video tutorials for the Bullfinch Blanket has been published. I have seen so many lovely projects in my feed, thank you so much for sharing your work! I would like to take a moment to look back on the first few days and share some of the… Continue reading Dawn Chorus Bullfinch Blanket – Showcasing your work!
The patterns and video tutorials for the Bullfinch Blanket, the third project in the Scheepjes Dawn Chorus series, are now available. You can make the knitted or crochet version of the design, and if you feel like it, maybe even both. Resources Bullfinch Blanket KNIT on Ravelry Bullfinch Blanket CROCHET on Ravelry Announcement of Bullfinch… Continue reading Dawn Chorus Bullfinch Blanket Video Tutorials
I am the designer of the Bullfinch Blanket, the third project in the Scheepjes Dawn Chorus series. In this third and final installment of the Dawn Chorus CKAL experience we make a blanket. As with the other two project, you can choose if you want to make the crochet or the knitted version of the… Continue reading Dawn Chorus Bullfinch Blanket
The Color Burst Cushion Roll has been designed as a leftover yarn project for the Enigma Blanket, but it is suitable for any leftover or random yarn you might have. The pattern is sensitive to gauge, because the inner needs to fit the cover, but I give tips for getting it to fit properly. Voor… Continue reading Color Burst Cushion Roll – Free Crochet Pattern