Comments on: How to Make Easy Finger-Knit Holiday Garlands http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/12/07/how-to-make-simple-holiday-garlands-with-finger-knitting/ News, Ideas and Information for Crafting with Yarn Sat, 25 May 2013 05:21:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Sarah Ruckelshaus http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/12/07/how-to-make-simple-holiday-garlands-with-finger-knitting/comment-page-1/#comment-30134 Sarah Ruckelshaus Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:15:00 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=10031#comment-30134 I fingerknitted as a young teen and sold the scarves I made (my mum helped me find places to sell them). They were actually very popular and since they were skinny, they were fashion scarves…very ‘in’…

]]> By: 7 Tips for Teaching Kids How to Knit or Crochet | Lion Brand Notebook http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/12/07/how-to-make-simple-holiday-garlands-with-finger-knitting/comment-page-1/#comment-30099 7 Tips for Teaching Kids How to Knit or Crochet | Lion Brand Notebook Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:02:16 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=10031#comment-30099 [...] it has great stitch definition and comes in a wide array of colors. You could even teach kids to knit on their fingers or try the crochet ‘finger hook’ method where you use a curled finger instead of a [...]

]]> By: indoblack http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/12/07/how-to-make-simple-holiday-garlands-with-finger-knitting/comment-page-1/#comment-29382 indoblack Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:27:15 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=10031#comment-29382 indoblack…

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]]> By: Pa-rigg http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/12/07/how-to-make-simple-holiday-garlands-with-finger-knitting/comment-page-1/#comment-29333 Pa-rigg Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:26:00 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=10031#comment-29333 I remember doing a bunch of these strips, and then I took one and tied it around the others at the middle. (Similar to the fringe on an afghan)  Use the loose ends of the tie to make a ‘handle,’ and then I had a pom pom like the cheerleaders at the school!  I remember doing cheers in the basement with those things for hours!

]]> By: Rachel http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/12/07/how-to-make-simple-holiday-garlands-with-finger-knitting/comment-page-1/#comment-28841 Rachel Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:22:00 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=10031#comment-28841 Wow, this brings me back. We used to fingerknit at Girl Scout Camp. That was how I got started with knitting and crafting years ago. Thank you for bringing back those happy memories.

]]> By: Margaret http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/12/07/how-to-make-simple-holiday-garlands-with-finger-knitting/comment-page-1/#comment-28503 Margaret Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:28:00 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=10031#comment-28503 Liz M. commented below with one of my favorite techniques for finishing off a finger-knit project: cut the yarn leaving a tail about 3 to 6 inches long, thread it through the 4 loops that were on your fingers, pull tightly and knot in place. The ends of your garland will then be secure, and you can leave them simply tied off or dress them up with some pom-poms or tassels tied to each end.

]]> By: Ignant2008 http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/12/07/how-to-make-simple-holiday-garlands-with-finger-knitting/comment-page-1/#comment-28499 Ignant2008 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:17:00 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=10031#comment-28499 I believe this file file://localhost/Users/margerywinter/Desktop/DSCN1771.jpg  needs to be uploaded to some type of server like photobucket etc. in order for the readers here to be able to view it?  I also would love to view the image.

]]> By: Trish King1972 http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/12/07/how-to-make-simple-holiday-garlands-with-finger-knitting/comment-page-1/#comment-28498 Trish King1972 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:10:00 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=10031#comment-28498 I sometimes use a finger-knit “swatch” to test the color pattern of variegated yarns to see if I will like the color knitted together. It only takes a couple of minutes and saves you from the disappointment of unfortunate color combos.

]]> By: Deebloom4 http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/12/07/how-to-make-simple-holiday-garlands-with-finger-knitting/comment-page-1/#comment-28495 Deebloom4 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=10031#comment-28495 I can not view this address.

]]> By: Jjweave http://blog.lionbrand.com/2011/12/07/how-to-make-simple-holiday-garlands-with-finger-knitting/comment-page-1/#comment-28445 Jjweave Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:54:00 +0000 http://blog.lionbrand.com/?p=10031#comment-28445 would also love to see that scarf.. that sounds like a great idea !

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