By: Mindful | Date: 22-Dec-2022
Knitting in the round is the technique to create some seamless projects. Imagine socks, hats, leg warmers and so much more. The options for us knitters are - circular needles (fixed or interchangeable) in a length of 10 - 47" according to the project or a set of double pointed needles of 6 - 8".
By: Mindful | Date: 17-Dec-2022
Knitting with acrylic yarn is a pleasure. With any regular knitting needles you can fashion acrylic yarn to make a warm sweater, scarf, home decor and pretty much everything you can do with knitting.
By: Mindful | Date: 12-Dec-2022
With the holiday season swiftly approaching you might be in a panic to get gifts for all your loved ones. As a knitter, the most obvious gift would be your hand-knit delights. Now, with time running short you need not go in search of knitting patterns and get supplies.
By: Mindful | Date: 09-Dec-2022
Portuguese knitting is one of the oldest forms of the yarn-craft that require just your regular knitting needles and yarn. The unique knitting style was not even born in Portugal but came from the Persian world, where knitting was invented around 700 CE.
By: Mindful | Date: 05-Dec-2022
A knitting project is not finished when it's off the knitting needles, it is truly complete when all yarn ends are weaved in and hidden from plain sight. Weaving in yarn ends serves two purposes - keeping the stitches from unraveling and for your knitted fabric to be smooth and neat.
By: Mindful | Date: 30-Nov-2022
Brioche is a general term used for a variety of stitch patterns worked in similar ways with any knitting needle and yarn. Brioche knitting is believed to have originated in the Middle East however, the name "brioche" seems to have derived from French slang for "mistake".
By: Mindful | Date: 23-Nov-2022
The power of words is undeniable. Positive words have the power of change. In our previous blog, we discussed the power of inspirational words in our Mindful Collection. Mindful words encourage contemplation and improve people's well-being.
By: Mindful | Date: 18-Nov-2022
Colorwork knitting is a beauty. Every maker once they clear out their basic love to knit with colors. And, why not, it can be done with any pair of knitting needles (straight and circular) you own and a multi-shaded yarn. There are so many ways to introduce colors to any pattern.
