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2023

February 3rd How to machine knit a heart shape on an LK150

2022

August 18th Machine knitting a loop stitch for big texture
August 11th Machine knitting a corner-to-corner, diagonal dishcloth
July 27th Machine knitting a buttonhole band on an LK150
May 5th Tuck stitch blanket on an LK150 – Part 1
April 28th No curl edge with seed, garter, ribbing, or cable stitches
April 21st Full-fashioned decrease, Garter Bar increases or decreases in the middle of a row
April 14th How to machine knit a Chevron Lace Hem
April 14th Machine knitting increases – the full-fashioned increase and double e-wrap
April 12th Picot hem with a scalloped edge and eyelets on an LK150 knitting machine
March 17th The loop through loop bind-off and the sewing bind-off
March 10th The latch tool bind-off and around the gate peg cast-off
March 10th Transfer tool cast off and variations- Simple, No hole, and Even-tension
February 24th Double e-wrap, latch tool, and crochet hook cast on
February 17th Machine Knitting basics – Cast on with waste yarn, ravel cord, and e-wrap
February 10th Classic cable scarf on an LK150 knitting machine
February 10th Valentine’s Day card making and hand-knit a heart shape
February 10th Re-assemble a previously shortened LK150 knitting machine
January 26th Bubble texture with 2 color tuck stitch
January 9th Minimal style fingerless mitten on an LK150
January 9th Neck warmer with ruffled edges
January 9th Socks with separated knitted toes and heels

2021

December 21st Simple circular knitting cowl on a Brother 260 machine
December 21st Sideway Cable Cowl on an LK150 knitting machine
December 21st Argyle punch card knitting and free download
December 21st How to use a Single Motif Cam on a Brother knitting machine
December 21st Convertible mitten with a flap, thumb mock ribbing, kid-size fingerless mitten
December 20th Simple machine knitted fingerless mitten on an LK150
November 1st Machine knitted dog sweater on a Brother 260 with a ribber
October 26th Easy machine knitted Poncho Cardigan on an LK150
October 25th Kid’s cut and sew sweater on a Brother 260 knitting machine
October 14th Pumpkin punch card pattern design and free download
September 28th Machine knitting a rolled neck vest
September 9th Mock Entrelac Machine Knitting (or hand-knit) – color changing blanket
August 26th Back to school mask sewing for everyday wear
August 23rd The intentionally ripped stitch with the machine knitting
August 19th No-roll scallop edge Mock English Rib on an LK150
August 12th Machine knit the pleats or folding lines with a Ribber
August 5th Machine knitting a round shape with a short row
July 22nd Sewing simple elastic cotton pants for kids
July 16th Butterfly lace stitch on the LK150 knitting machine
July 15th Flower lace and a reformed purl stitch on the LK150 knitting machine
June 24th Square knitting from the center out — Modular knitting
June 16th Replacing sponge retaining bar for Brother 260 bulky knitting machine (Ribber too)
April 29th Replacing sponge bar for LK150 and general maintenance
April 22nd 4 Spring cardigan inspiration from thrift stores
April 15th Machine knitting a shawl collar with short row
April 9th Machine knit skirt with the Half Fisherman’s Rib stitch on Brother 260
April 6th My favorite yarn winder and yarn swift
March 26th Machine knitting neckline — Part 2: fold over and ribbed neckbands
March 19th How to machine knit a sweater neckline – Part 1 (drafting chart and partial knitting)
March 11th Tunisian crochet in the round (Magic Loop)
March 4th Tunisian crochet simple stitch increase, decrease, cast on, and bind off
February 25th Sewing a mask with pocket and removable wire (2021 update)
February 18th Easy reversible bubble stitch cowl knitting pattern with chunky yarns
February 14th Simple triangle shawl on an LK150 knitting machine
February 4th Stash-busting knit and crochet project ideas
January 29th How to machine knit a reversible lace hat with a Brother punch card knitting machine
January 22nd How to knit a lace hat with a magic loop method — free pattern
January 13th Easy knitted infinity scarf with a twist and crocheted edges
January 8th Afterthought heel machine knitting socks with hand-knit heel tutorial
January 7th Mock brioche knitting fingerless mitten tutorial on an LK150 knitting machine

2020

December 30th Hand knitting a twisted headband or ear warmer
December 16th Hand vs. machine knitted Christmas ornament balls
December 10th How to knit socks on a bulky knitting machine with a ribber
December 2nd Machine knit a 2-color mock Brioche stitch without a ribber
November 30th How to sew a guinea pig fleece house
November 18th Machine knit kid-size fingerless mittens on an LK150
November 5th Chunky hand-knit slippers with pattern
October 28th Cut-and-sew machine knitted cardigan
October 14th 2 Chevron knitting stitches — reversible and stockinette
October 7th How to add a sew-as-you-go trim or panel on a knitting machine
September 30th Review of the KB Flexee loom — a flexible knitting loom for various sizes and shapes
September 23rd Machine knit a cable stitch pumpkin on the LK150 — Hand reformed stitches
September 16th Mask sewing with stretchy knit fabric – cut and sew (Free Pattern Download)
September 14th Animal print punch card design and free download for machine knitters
September 4th Sewing a utensil holder or roll-up pencil case
August 28th Sewing a Japanese style bento tote or lunch bag
August 19th Circular knitting machine (Sentro) and I-cord maker cast on and cast off
August 12th Masks for middle and elementary school kids – free pattern download
August 7th Origami mask DIY with a paper towel, napkin, or cotton fabric
July 29th How to knit a Thread Lace on a Brother 260 bulky knitting machine
July 23rd Cardboard house making for guinea pigs or other pets
July 15th Lighter masks for summer with free pattern download (3 sizes)
July 12th Sewing a simple dog bed with piping edges
July 8th Reversible, roomy mask sewing with free 2-size pattern download
June 28th How to knit a lace pattern with a punchcard on a Brother standard gauge knitting machine
June 26th Scarf mask in one – Jersey fabric or woven bandana
June 21st Part 2 – sewing a pair of shorts
June 21st Sewing kid’s shorts Part 1 – pattern tracing from your favorite garment
June 4th Boat style mask with filter pocket and wire on a home-printed fabric
May 29th Fabric printing with a freezer paper and home printer – for mask sewing
May 21st Simple glove sewing from a T-shirt with custom pattern
May 13th Reversible face mask sewing from 2 squares of fabric
May 13th Easy No-sew Face Mask with a T-shirt or Fleece (free pdf download)
May 5th Simple bookbinding with PVA or Elmer’s school glue
May 4th Bias tape DIY and other elastic alternatives for mask making
April 15th Sewing a large mousepad with mitered corners
April 9th Gaiter style mask (Neck tube or scarf) with filter pocket made from a T-shirt
April 1st Foldable market bag or shopping bag sewing tutorial
March 25th Simple face mask sewing with wire and filter insert opening
March 16th How to create textured knitting with a simple sewing technique
March 4th How to design your punch card for 2-color fair isle machine knitting
February 26th Machine Knitting with Punch card: Tuck and Fair Isle stitch pattern
February 10th Welcome to Creative Tien

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