Gotta Knit! » Purls of Wisdom http://gottaknit.net warm and friendly A warm and friendly Knitting shop, where you will be inspired and encouraged, regardless of where you are in your knitting practice. Wed, 09 May 2012 17:27:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Laura's Purl of Wisdom for July http://gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-june-126.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-june http://gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-june-126.htm#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:41:40 +0000 gotta knit http://www.gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-june-126.htm Here are a few tips to prevent the dreaded repetitive stress syndrome often plaguing knitters:

1. Use circular needles(even when knitting flat pieces) as the weight of the fabric will sit in your lap as opposed to the straight needle which you are struggling to hold up.

2. Change projects and needle sizes often; both will change your biomechanics

3. THE SECOND that you feel fatigue or discomfort, stop for at least 15-30 minutes

]]> http://gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-june-126.htm/feed 0 Goldie's Purl of Wisdom for June http://gottaknit.net/goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-july-2-125.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-july-2 http://gottaknit.net/goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-july-2-125.htm#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:29:23 +0000 gotta knit http://www.gottaknit.net/goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-july-2-125.htm Love the magnificent and vivid colors that are unique to hand dyed yarns but don’t like the pooling effect? Work two balls at a time, carrying up the side of your work, switching every two rows.

]]> http://gottaknit.net/goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-july-2-125.htm/feed 0 Laura's Purl of Wisdom for June http://gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-july-2-124.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-july-2 http://gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-july-2-124.htm#comments Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:25:36 +0000 gotta knit http://www.gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-july-2-124.htm When striping your garment using more than one ball of yarn, carry the colors not used up the side of the garment by draping the one not used gently over the working yarn every 2-4 rows. Do not tug; this will cause puckering.

]]> http://gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-july-2-124.htm/feed 0 Laura's Purl Of Wisdom For March http://gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-march-109.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-march http://gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-march-109.htm#comments Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:36:08 +0000 gotta knit http://www.gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-march-109.htm When examining a label on a ball of yarn, don’t believe everything you read

  • It may be interesting and fun to try several different needle sizes rather than the one recommended by the manufacturer
  • You can always ask your favorite yarn store owner for advice.  We’ve knit with just about every skein in the store!
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]]> http://gottaknit.net/goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-march-108.htm/feed 0 Goldie's Purl of Wisdom for January http://gottaknit.net/goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-january-106.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-january http://gottaknit.net/goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-january-106.htm#comments Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:11:32 +0000 gotta knit http://www.gottaknit.net/goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-january-106.htm When binding off stitches for a neckline, to avoid the appearance of “steps”, slip the first stitch that you are binding off.

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Fear no more. Choose a chunky ribbon that can be worked on huge needles. Many of these yarns feel as light as air, and wont make you sweat if worked loosely enough. Remember: Summer projects are faster and more economical because they can be short sleeved or sleeveless!

]]> http://gottaknit.net/lauras-purl-of-wisdom-for-january-105.htm/feed 0 Goldie's Purl of Wisdom for November http://gottaknit.net/goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-november-99.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-november http://gottaknit.net/goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-november-99.htm#comments Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:07:26 +0000 gotta knit http://www.gottaknit.net/goldies-purl-of-wisdom-for-november-99.htm Thinking of knitting a scarf for your holiday gift?  Remember that if you knit one row; purl one row ( stockinette stitch), your fabric will curl like a sausage.  Be sure to pick a stitch pattern that doesn’t roll. 

(come to Gotta Knit for free scarf patterns with Yarn purchase)

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Using dollar cost averaging, let’s compare two entertaining pursuits:

average cost of a movie ticket : $11 over 2 hours or $5.50 per hour

average cost of knitting a sweater: $100.00 over 50 hours or $2.00 per hour

Cost of seeing a loved one wear what we make: PRICELESS !

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