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How to Join two Pieces of Yarn Today's Technique Tuesday we are going to learn how to join two pieces of yarn, so that the join is invisible.  This is beneficial when you are changing skeins of yarn or when you are changing colors. This tip is from Heart Hook Home . Tools You'll need a tapestry needle with a large hole and pointy tip and two skeins or peices of yarn that you are joining. You can purchase an excellent kit of a variety of tapestry needles on Amazon .   Video: How to Make a Russian Join for Crocheting and Knitting This blog isn't sponsored If you enjoy reading the my blog posts please consider supporting my creative endeavors by donating via  PayPal Me  or  Buying Me a Cup of Tea/Coffee .

How to Make a Beanie with a Sentro Knitting Machine Today's Technique Tuesday we are going to learn how to make a beanie using the Sentro Knitting Machine  in about 20 minutes.  I made my first beanie a few weeks ago and was shocked how quickly I was able to make it with no knitting experience. I have made afghan throws & scarves in the past and crochetted a throw, but never knitted, frankly because it seemed like a really difficult thing to do with two needles. The Sentro Knitting Machine makes knitting a cinch. This 48 pin machine (it comes in smaller sizes) will make knits of a certain size. But that's ok, because the size of the pins are the average sized knits for beanies/hats, scarves, gloves, and sweaters aka jumpers. This is beneficial when you are connecting two completed panels and you do not want a noticeable seam in the garment/design.  Tools 1. Sentro Knitting Machine (or another round knitting machine like the Aldi). You can purchase one from their webs

If you are a keyboard warrior, a writer, or do any extensive work with your hands you are at risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome. This is an issue where the nerve is pinched. There are nerve glide exercises you can do to alleviate this syndrome.  Video This blog isn't sponsored If you enjoy reading my blog posts please consider supporting my creative endeavors by donating via  PayPal Me  or  Buying Me a Cup of Tea/Coffee .