Friday, 30 September 2016

How to Knit Custom Toe-Up Socks for any yarn and any size

Namaste!

I have put up a new series of videos on my youtube channel on how to knit custom toe-up socks for any yarn and size.

Part 1 - Addresses Judy's magic cast on and how to calculate to knit up to the heel


Part 2 - Addresses placing waste yarn for afterthought heel and then knitting up to the cuff


Part 3 - Demonstrates how to pick up the heel stitches and knit the after thought heel, weaving in ends, steam blocking


Friday, 16 September 2016

How to Sew a Zippered Pouch for Sunglasses

Namaste!

We are sure everyone will agree that zippered pouches are the ultimate accessory for any age and any kind of bits and bobbles that we might have. Today, we would like to share with you our zippered pouch tutorial on youtube where SS makes a sunglass case for MS from the Krityum Team.


In this case the pouch exterior is shaped to fit a sunglass but the method would remain same for any kind of zipper pouch.

Find the pattern template for this pouch at the POLKA DOT CHAIR blog
You will need to subscribe to their newsletter to get the free template.

Or simply make your own template for two panels (one front and one back) of the same size for a pouch.