I slipped over to her beautiful garden for a few shots.
Barbara captured the visit at her blog.After a mostly rain free visit,we headed for the Northampton Brewery then Webs. What a way to end the day!
Provisional Cast Ons
If you're like me I'm always on the hunt for a provisional cast on method that's easy. I've tried many, but I've settled in on a crocheted method. What's so wonderful about it is that it always works properly. No trying to figure out which crochet chain side from which to pick up the stitches to begin a project. Also unzipping is a breeze! It basically allows you to crochet stitches onto the needle you will use for your project.
The best directions are always visual. Check out this Knitting Daily's video featuring Eunny Jang
where she shows several methods. What method do you favor?
6 comments:
Looks like it was a great day. The spindles are beautiful.
WoW!
Sounds like a wonderful time!
And I like that video very much, it was very helpful when I was trying to tell my mother how to do a provisional cast on...over the phone! I finally found the video and sent the link to her email!
I like the crochet method the best.
I was trying to figure out the same thing and my friend Allison the knitting instructor swears by the crochet method. She says you just unzip it when you're done. Meanwhile I have yet to make a toe for a toe-up sock.
It looks like a fun trip.
I am sorry I couldnt make it, and glad you ladies had fun!
Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Barb has time for a garden, too??
Will look at the video. Always looking to expand the skillset.
What a beautiful garden! So glad you had a fun time together. It was nice seeing you at Unwind a few weeks ago. Hope you found lots of wonderful yarn there!
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