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Y Thursday, May 31, 2007

Which Yarn to Use?


What you use depends on what you want to make. Most craft shops will be able to tell you which yarn will be most suitable for your project. The most commonly used will be the 100% cotton yarn for our weather. The thicker ones are good for making bags and pouches as they do not become as "furry" as the woolen yarn. For keeping warm, it's best to get 100% wool material. However, baby yarn and acrylic works just as well in an air-con environment.
As for knitting needles, the most commonly used sizes are the 3.5mm, 4mm, 4.5mm and the 5mm. Which size to use depends on the thickness of the yarn.
Have a query to clarify or need someone to help with getting what you need? Feel free to send me a message.


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Y Monday, May 28, 2007

Knitting Needles


Different types of knitting needles:




Straight Knitting Needles - good for beginners as they provide good support for stitches. Needle size is indicated on the needles itself.












Circular Knitting Needles - works the same as Straight Knitting Needles. It is basically 2 needles joined by a flexible cord. It can be confusing for a beginner to use this for their first project but it is also not difficult to understand how they are used. Most knitters prefer this for their portability....it fits into a handbag!









Double Point Knitting Needles - these are useful for projects that require circular knitting with small number of stitches. Examples are gloves, baby beanies, socks, etc...the next picture will give you an idea of how it works.













the Double Point Knitting Needles doing the work....and YES - you work with all 4 needles at the same time. :) Tricky but fun.












Knitting needles come in various materials. There are the metal ones, the wooden ones and the plastic ones. Each has got their own good points so choosing which ones to use is a personal preference. My preference? A pair of wooden circular needles - light weight and convenient to carry around. Furthermore, the feel of wood gives a warm, cosy feel to the project. All in the mind? Probably but it sure makes me a happy knitter.




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Y Sunday, May 27, 2007

Welcome to Star Guidance


hi everyone, this is for all who will like to learn knitting, crochet or jewellery making at their own time and pace. feel free to ask any questions you may have and i will answer them to the best of my ability. let's all learn together.

love this blogskin? me too...my elder girl helped me with this :)

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