Knitting Tip

For those of you who knit on double pointed needles and are giving socks or such as gifts here is a tip…
After you have finished your socks or other project put them in a mesh bag and add them to a load of clothes in the dryer. This will close up the gaps left between your needles and reserves the just knit look. Be careful if you have used wool so it does not begin to felt. Just a few monutes will do it.
You can also use the magic loop technique, which leaves smaller gaps! Here is a link to the video!

ROVING AND OTHER KNITTING SUPPLIES

SO yummy, this wool blend roving is hand painted and is wonderful for spinning and felting. You had better hurry though because I intend to get some of this for my needle felting! The prices here are excellent their products varied. They also feature handspun yarn as seen here. In addition to the roving and yarn they have other supplies and even kits making this shop a knitters paradise. They have swifts (yarn winders), knitting needles made from Birch wood that are handpainted, slipper kits and fantastic sock kit. "The kit includes 440 yards of hand painted 2 ply wool sock yarn (fingering weight), a set of our handcrafted birch wood sock needles, our hand beaded glass, metal and floral clay row counter and full illustrated instructions to make these socks. This all comes in a plastic drawstring bag for storage.Everything you need is included to learn & complete a beautiful pair of handknit socks. Basic knitting knowledge is needed." Get one now and knit up some socks for someone special on your Christmas list. As with all their supplies they use non-toxic, colorfast dyes and have a smoke free environment. Check out their shop now at http://www.mainewoodsyarn.etsy.com/