Discontinued yarn
November 18, 2024
My favorite yarn is discontinued .. what can I substitute?
My favorite yarn is discontinued .. what can I substitute?
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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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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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No more knitting patterns
July 30, 2024
Instead of traditional knitting instructions, consider other options
Instead of traditional knitting instructions, consider other options
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From Swatch to Sweater: 7 Factors Every Machine Knitter Should Know.
June 25, 2024
When machine knitting, swatching and gauge are critical. Gauge is affected by many things. Consider these factors for your knitting success.
When machine knitting, swatching and gauge are critical. Gauge is affected by many things. Consider these factors for your knitting success.
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5 Tips for Attaching Buttons to Knits
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June 18, 2024
When putting buttons on knits, extra care needs to be taken because knits are open and the yarns used are sometimes fragile.
When putting buttons on knits, extra care needs to be taken because knits are open and the yarns used are sometimes fragile.
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Why is this so hard?
June 11, 2024
It can look hard at first to knit on a machine. It's not as simple as getting some yarn and two sticks. It can be hard to learn how to use the machine, find knitting designs, and add stitch patterns. But machine knitting is a GOOD challenge that knitters all over the world share.
It can look hard at first to knit on a machine. It's not as simple as getting some yarn and two sticks. It can be hard to learn how to use the machine, find knitting designs, and add stitch patterns. But machine knitting is a GOOD challenge that knitters all over the world share.
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Row Count Confusion
May 21, 2024
"Decrease 2 stitches on row 17" Is that RC:017 or RC:18?
"Decrease 2 stitches on row 17" Is that RC:017 or RC:18?
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I'm afraid to waste yarn
April 9, 2024
Have you ever hesitated to start a project? Maybe you chose some very expensive yarn or you aren't confident with your skills. Here's a conversation we had with a fellow knitter who told us "I don't want to waste yarn".
Have you ever hesitated to start a project? Maybe you chose some very expensive yarn or you aren't confident with your skills. Here's a conversation we had with a fellow knitter who told us "I don't want to waste yarn".
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