Sine Qua Non means an essential condition – a thing that is absolutely necessary. For knitting, the absolute beginning is to use cable cast on stitches to start any project. Cast-on, essentially is a technique where we attach yarn to the knitting needle in the form of stitches, so that we can build upon this foundation row and create what we want to create. There are about 40 ways this can be done, and all knitters have their favoured methods. However, it is good to remember, that each cast-on technique depends on what kind of project is being made. Today I will talk about the Cable Cast-On Method. It is simple, and gives a very neat edge. However, it is […]
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Finger Knitting
One of the fun parts of knitting is trying to use different ways to knit. Of course, needles are the true-blue way, but one could also use chopsticks, pencils, fingers, arms… just about any two same, strong, slender and smooth objects would do. Bring in finger knitting. For today’s Saturday stitch, I would like to show you finger knitting with a very loopy yarn, aptly called Loops Pastel by @loopsandthread. The loops are just about right to knit with adult fingers, but its perfect to teach a child as well on the structure of a knit. As you swipe through the self-explanatory photos, you will see how to begin. Stretch the first loop, and you will find a white thread […]
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