Persistence pays!
November 4, 2024
Shared success from a fellow knitter. Lesson shared: Don't Give Up!
Shared success from a fellow knitter. Lesson shared: Don't Give Up!
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Cardigan Band Styles
October 28, 2024
Classic cardigan style sweaters can be finished 2 ways. If you've never noticed, take some time to study ready-to-wear styles and browse Ravelry or other knitting sites.
Which do you prefer?
Classic cardigan style sweaters can be finished 2 ways. If you've never noticed, take some time to study ready-to-wear styles and browse Ravelry or other knitting sites.
Which do you prefer?
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The Lessons this Swatch Taught Me
October 21, 2024
I'm planning a hand-knit blanket for my college-age granddaughter and almost skipped the swatch. The first swatch showed I didn't have the patience for the complex stitch pattern but confirmed I loved the yarn. After frogging it, I started fresh with new enthusiasm and I was armed with information to plan and chart my blanket pattern.
I'm planning a hand-knit blanket for my college-age granddaughter and almost skipped the swatch. The first swatch showed I didn't have the patience for the complex stitch pattern but confirmed I loved the yarn. After frogging it, I started fresh with new enthusiasm and I was armed with information to plan and chart my blanket pattern.
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I tossed 20 cones of yarn
October 12, 2024
Spring cleaning in October ... there is no prize for hoarding yarn.
Spring cleaning in October ... there is no prize for hoarding yarn.
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Are these common mistakes holding you back?
October 1, 2024
If you aren't making the kind of progress you'd like with your knitting, check this out
If you aren't making the kind of progress you'd like with your knitting, check this out
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Why does 0 matter?
September 17, 2024
Why do I have to cast on in the middle of the needlebed?
Why do I have to cast on in the middle of the needlebed?
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9 Tips for Knitting Tuck
September 3, 2024
Tuck is an all-time favorite stitch pattern that can be worked on ANY knitting machine.
Tuck adds texture and knit in multiple colors it can create unique color patterns as well.
Here are 9 tips for knitting tuck.
Tuck is an all-time favorite stitch pattern that can be worked on ANY knitting machine.
Tuck adds texture and knit in multiple colors it can create unique color patterns as well.
Here are 9 tips for knitting tuck.
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Sources for yarn on cones
August 24, 2024
You don't NEED to use yarn on cones for machine knitting. but if you prefer, here is a list of sources.
You don't NEED to use yarn on cones for machine knitting. but if you prefer, here is a list of sources.
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Have you played "Yarn Chicken"?
August 20, 2024
Pushing the limits of the yarn you have on hand is often called "yarn chicken"
Pushing the limits of the yarn you have on hand is often called "yarn chicken"
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Hybrid Knitting
August 13, 2024
Different knitting methods .. beautiful results.
Different knitting methods .. beautiful results.
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