Top 10 Fit Tips for Hand-Knit and Crochet Garments
Sweater fit expert Kim McBrien Evans shares her top ten tips for making knit and crochet garments that fit well on any body.
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Category: Crochet
How to Make and Attach Tassels, Pompoms, and Fringe
[For Studio Members] An illustrated tutorial on an aspect of making that’s often glossed over in instructions: making and attaching embellishments like pompoms, tassels and fringe to knit, crochet, and woven fabrics.
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How to Attach Leather Soles to Knit and Crochet Slippers
[For Studio Members] A detailed and photo-illustrated tutorial on attaching leather soles to handmade knit or crochet slippers. Includes a detailed list of tools and materials, and helpful resources.
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Yarn Knowledge: Why We Finish
[For Studio Members] Master spinner Michelle Boyd explains the hows and whys of “finishing” yarns for use in weaving, knitting and crochet projects. This helpful guide also includes tips for finishing a variety of fibre types under different water conditions.
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How to Attach Buttons to Knit and Crochet Fabric
[For Studio Members] A photo-illustrated tutorial on how to attach buttons to hand-knit and crocheted fabrics, using backing buttons to balance their weight. Includes details for working with buttons with holes and buttons with shanks, and how to create a thread shank for use with thicker fabrics.
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