Clever Details Make This Sweater Shine
November 25, 2024
What happens when you combine self-striping yarn with thoughtful stitch pattern? Cheryl's latest sweater shows us how simple design choices can transform basic elements into something extraordinary
What happens when you combine self-striping yarn with thoughtful stitch pattern? Cheryl's latest sweater shows us how simple design choices can transform basic elements into something extraordinary
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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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Convert a Hand Knitting Pattern for Machine Knitting
May 14, 2024
Understanding how to convert patterns will open doors to easily use hand knitting patterns with your machine knitting.
It's not hard; there are several ways to do it. Pick the way that works best for you.
Understanding how to convert patterns will open doors to easily use hand knitting patterns with your machine knitting.
It's not hard; there are several ways to do it. Pick the way that works best for you.
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Measuring Sleeves
April 30, 2024
Here's a tip to get your sleeve length right the first time
Here's a tip to get your sleeve length right the first time
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What is the best size for a scarf or shawl?
April 9, 2024
Like any other garment, the size of a scarf of shawl depends on personal preference plus the yarn and stitch pattern used.
Like any other garment, the size of a scarf of shawl depends on personal preference plus the yarn and stitch pattern used.
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Matching Stripes
February 27, 2024
It can be difficult to ensure that the stripes on the body and sleeves line up precisely while knitting sweaters. It all depends on the kind of sleeves you are knitting.
It can be difficult to ensure that the stripes on the body and sleeves line up precisely while knitting sweaters. It all depends on the kind of sleeves you are knitting.
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Why guess at ease?
November 7, 2023
When reading knitting patterns, have you ever been confused by the idea of "positive ease"?
Ease is a personal choice.
Discover why "pinching" doesn't work and the best way to design and knit sweaters that fit.
When reading knitting patterns, have you ever been confused by the idea of "positive ease"?
Ease is a personal choice.
Discover why "pinching" doesn't work and the best way to design and knit sweaters that fit.
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Master Sweater Fit: Unlock the Secrets to Perfect Fit
August 1, 2023
Don't expect knitwear designers to create a pattern that fits YOUR body perfectly. Learn how to change patterns so you can always make clothes that fit EVERY TIME!
Don't expect knitwear designers to create a pattern that fits YOUR body perfectly. Learn how to change patterns so you can always make clothes that fit EVERY TIME!
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Bust Darts for better Fit
July 27, 2023
Stop pulling down the front of your sweaters. Add bust darts for better fit.
Stop pulling down the front of your sweaters. Add bust darts for better fit.
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Kids Heads are Big!
April 19, 2022
The neck opening of pullover sweaters for babies and kids should be big enough to fit over their heads.
The neck opening of pullover sweaters for babies and kids should be big enough to fit over their heads.
When looking at sizing charts, 3 month heads are 15 inches. The neck openings are 4.5 inches wide . Yes, knitting stretches, but leaving one shoulder open is the answer
Make it easier for Mom and her baby by leaving one shoulder open and adding a little bit of style!
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