It’s almost Halloween
We have a ‘FREE-ky and Bewitching treat for you from 7 Yaks Design.
Do you knit, crochet, felt, or make jewelry? Do you need costume ideas? Are you making Halloween Crafts?
Are you into making homemade Halloween decorations? Need supplies?
For every order over $25 (excluding shipping) during the month of October you will receive a gift worth at least $10.
What is the gift? Well, it is a surprise!
And we will be offering 25% off everything in the shop!
(excluding clearance items and shipping)
Now there’s some magic you can use 
Silk Shirts & Jackets Cut Up to Make Yarn
Let me tell you why I love Ravelry so – This morning I was looking at one of my favorite groups ‘Cowls’ because I am addicted to seeing what’s being done in project do-able time, since I currently have no time! It’s like looking through Saks 5th Avenue, what would I buy if only I could, or for me, what would I knit if only I had the time…
And so one project led to another, which led to a link to a free pattern, which brought me to Robin Dodge’s website and finally to her new blog MetaPostModernKnitting. In her MetaTrends she has outlined the fashion forecast for Spring 2009 complete with colors, textures and complementary clothing and accessories. I immediately gravitated to a silk scarf that has been knit on big needles (read super fast knit-ability).
I have several silk blouses that have some sort of acquired defect so they can’t be worn anymore but the quality of the silk was too nice to throw them out. So they have been waiting patiently for a project to call them to life once again. It was definitely an artist’s ah-hah moment when I saw this scarf! After the Great Lakes Fiber Festival, I will be home, scissors in hand, making yarn out of my blouses, maybe dyeing some too to add visual interest, and then knitting happily once again.
Ragsilk
New yarn for this fall season (from a well known yarn company) turns out to be the very same idea that I have! Synchronicity strikes again!
How to knit stretchy cuffs and hems. Tubular Cast-On.
Sometimes called Invisible Cast on.
Here is a simple technique for a smooth and stretchy finish for hems and cuffs.
This informative is video from The Knitting Daily show and on YouTube at Interweave Videos.
Do you need knitting supplies? Or, how about a few gift ideas for the knitters you know?
These are all available at www.sevenyaks.etsy.com
Double Pointed Bamboo Knitting Needles.
More knitting supplies, kits, patterns, and accessories at www.sevenyaks.etsy.com
How to Knit Using the Magic Loop Method.
Here is a short video showing how to use one circular knitting needle to knit the Magic Loop method.
It comes from theknitwitch on YouTube.
You will need good quality circular knitting needles to use the Magic Loop method.
Find great needles, good prices and great service at sevenyaks.etsy.com.
How to knit with Lego blocks.
This iswhat I need… a knitting robot. I just need to find some adult child to build me one of these things
For your viewing enjoyment, a knitting machine made out of Lego building blocks. This video comes from ekirjala on YouTube.
If you knit the old fasion way, find yarn, knitting needles, and knitting accessories at my etsy store.
New Knitting Needle Gauge On Etsy
Unique, practical, decorative.
The hottest new needle gauge accessory to easily make sure you are using the right size needle for your knitting projects.
• This acrylic light weight gauge is a spectacular sculpture on its own.
• There is no paint to ever wear off.
• The numbers on the gauge are lasered in.
• It makes a unique and practical Holiday gift for your favorite knitter. (Or to treat yourself!)
Knitting Needle Gauge- Snowflake Design
Visit my etsy site for full details and get yours before they run out!
How to Use Your Stitch Markers.
Here is an informative video from pyleia via YouTube, showing how to use your stitch markers.
Want some cute stitch markers for your next project? Check out the selection at 7 Yaks Design.
How to Fix Knitting Mistakes – Dropped Stitch Rescue
How do you fix a dropped knitting stitch?
There is a short video (2:12 from elsteffo on YouTube) that shows you how to fix a dropped knitting stitch. Easy as pie when you have a safety pin and a crochet hook.
They have disabled embedding, so you have to go over to their YouTube page.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5StTBo8n8k
I like all the videos I have seen from elsteffo. I’m not affiliated in anyway with them. I just think they have good information to share and some nice things on their site.
If you have a moment, give it a look-see. ( A very fun chicken viking baby hat is a hoot.)
Their site is http://fastfallingfeathers.blogspot.com
If you need knitting accessories- like stitch markers, hooks, tape measures, needle gauge, stitch holders, scissors and all that jazz… Stop by my etsy site http://www.sevenyaks.etsy.com)
- Knitting Accessory Kit. some tools.
- Bag for Knitting accessories
“The Last Knit.” A knitting story.
Am I the last knitter on the planet to see this? It has been on YouTube since Aug. 17,2006! 1.7 million views!
It is a short animated film by Finnish Director Laura Newvonen. The purpose of the film is to show the nifty computer graphic abilities of the film makers. However, the theme is about what happens when knitting becomes an obsession.
I put it up in the blog for the other two people who have not seen this. It gets a little slowish towards the end, but I totally relate to the ending.
You may notice that she broke one of her knitting needles. If you need good bamboo knitting needles, go to 7 Yaks Design.
How to Knit With Double Pointed Needles.
Here is a short video showing you how to knit with double pointed needles. It is from WindingtheSkein on YouTube.
Double Pointed Knitting Needles
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