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Index of Articles & Tips

From the knitting needles and spinning wheel of Jackie E-S

Creativity Fiber Frenzy In-Process Finishing Blocking and Care Spinning Yarn Other Articles

My wish is that a tip or comment here will cause you to think of something in a new way, or you will recall something long forgotten, or lead you to other random thoughts and "un"-ventions. These are offered to you without charge, but if you find them helpful and would like to donate something, of course I would be most appreciative.

In addition to the listings here, there may also be some other articles of interest to you in recent issues of HeartStrings Knitterly News, the e-Newsletter publication of HeartStrings FiberArts. I also invite you to subscribe to the newsletter so that you can read the newest articles as I write them.

Creativity

Whether planned or serendipitous, you too are a creative knitter. Here are ideas to help you become more confident and let your inner self express itself!

Fiber Frenzy

What's all this fuss about fuzz? Knowing more about fibers and yarn attributes can help make you a more confident knitter when choosing yarns to suit your project's purpose.

Finishing as an In-Process Activity

By incorporating these "finishing" tips into your project right from the beginning and throughout, you can make the final finishing steps of your knitting project easier and seem effortless.

Blocking and Care

Whether you call it blocking or dressing or finishing, check out these articles for helpful methods and tips.
  • Blocking Tips
    Make blocking a pleasurable part of the knitting process.
  • Blocking in Progress
    Blocking is something we usually think of as only doing in the final stages of completing a knitting project – usually the very last thing! But have you ever worried while knitting whether you were going to like the outcome? Avoid the uncertainty of whether something is going to turn out satisfactorily by doing a blocking in progress.
  • Knitted Lace Blocking Magic
    Do you believe in magic? Well, just compare the before and after of blocking knitted lace!
  • Weaving in Ends
    Should you block first then weave in the ends, or weave in the ends then block it?
  • Extracting Water
    Tips for use with small hand-washed articles.
  • Special Soap?
    Treat your fine woolens as you would your own hair.
  • Washing Socks
    Hand washing method for deep cleaning delicate yarn.
  • Blocking a Smoke Ring
    KNITTERS ASK – How should I block my smoke ring?

Spinning Yarn

Did you know that many of the HeartStrings designs are sampled in handspun yarns? (That spinning wheel in the HeartStrings logo is no coincidence.) There are more and more of the yarn/dyeing companies that are making lovely fibers available to hand spin into yarn. Let these blog articles inspire you in your own journey of creativity with fibers. Even for non-spinners, there will almost certainly be something you find interesting.

Other Articles and Quick Tips

If someone asked, chances are someone else has the same question.

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