Loose Ends

My mother, Sherry, may no longer be with us, but her impact on this place is immeasurable. The classroom was her domain, where she imparted countless knitting lessons, from beginner to advanced, covering techniques, designs, and life lessons. Her knowledge was truly unmatched.

She embraced technology, creating instructional videos and sharing her love for knitting techniques. One favorite series demonstrated how to work in tails. Although the video quality aged, we re-filmed the visuals while preserving her voice and guidance. We are excited to share these valuable tutorials with you.

Tails - Stockinette Stitch
Sherry's signature method involves securing tails diagonally through the purl nubs. She also shares tips on successfully threading a tapestry needle,

Tails - Garter Stitch
A straightforward technique of weaving tails in and out of the purl bumps, including how to manage the starting tail.

Tails - Garter Duplicate Stitch
Sherry presents an alternate method using duplicate stitch for a neater finish.

Tails - Ribbing
Sherry shares her preferred method of securing tails in a ribbed stitch pattern by working vertically along a column of knit stitches.