LEFT-LEANING DECREASES Directional decreases often are an integral part of a knitted design.

YARNS FOR LACE & WRAPS-PER-INCH It is a fabulous time to be a knitter since there are so many wonderful yarns to choose from.

BLOCKING LACE SHAWLS Blocking is the step that reveals the beauty of lace; so once the shawl is off the needles, don't procrastinate.

ESTIMATING LEFTOVER YARN Since patterns cannot include yardage amounts for every possible size, it is useful to be able to estimate how much yarn is left for the project.

Above are some tips that I hope will make your knitting experience more interesting and enjoyable. More tips will be added in the future, so check back again.