Red Crochet

My references for knitting, crochet and design techniques.

GENERAL

• How to custom design a sweater using waste knit fabric (Zeitgeist Yarns).
• Purling continental style (Vicky Howell, Knitty Gritty on DIY Network).
• Jerry-rigging a yarn swift (Ladydove).

COLOR & DYE

• Knitty.com article on color theory for knitters (works for crocheters, too!). How to use a black and white photocopier to find good contrasting hues.
• Online primary color mixing palette. Comes in handy for mixing Kool-Aid colors and such.
• Dyeing yarn with Wilton’s icing dyes (Pie Knits).
• Wilton’s icing color chart. Which colors to mix for different colors. Other helpful info on Wilton’s icing dyes at this site.
• Using a warp board to dye self striping yarn (Ysolda).