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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Japanese Notation for Machine Knitting
March 26, 2024
When knitting with Japanese knitting patterns or vintage machine knitting patterns, you'll often be presented with a diagram and some cryptic notations.
Learn to understand and apply 2-4-10 for your knitting.
When knitting with Japanese knitting patterns or vintage machine knitting patterns, you'll often be presented with a diagram and some cryptic notations.
Learn to understand and apply 2-4-10 for your knitting.
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2/8, 3/8, 2/24 | Yarn weights for machine knitting
March 19, 2024
The yarn count (3/8, 10/2, etc.) is widely used to describe yarn on cones. Knitters and weavers can talk about yarns in a standard way when they use a classic Fixed Weight method.
The yarn count (3/8, 10/2, etc.) is widely used to describe yarn on cones. Knitters and weavers can talk about yarns in a standard way when they use a classic Fixed Weight method.
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Yarn Guide for Machine Knitters
February 23, 2024
We don't really need yarn on those big cones made for knitting machines. As long as the yarn is wound up nicely to feed smoothly into the machine, we can use any type of yarn that matches the machine's gauge.
We don't really need yarn on those big cones made for knitting machines. As long as the yarn is wound up nicely to feed smoothly into the machine, we can use any type of yarn that matches the machine's gauge.
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This is NOT a swatch
February 20, 2024
The secret to success with your knitting is accurately establishing YOUR gauge by swatching.
Avoid common mistakes when swatching.
The secret to success with your knitting is accurately establishing YOUR gauge by swatching.
Avoid common mistakes when swatching.
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Buying a used Machine? Ask Questions
February 13, 2024
When buying a used knitting machine, here are some questions to ask.
When buying a used knitting machine, here are some questions to ask.
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Hats: How much yarn do I need?
January 27, 2024
Do you have enough yarn to knit the hat you want to make? Get your swatch and weigh it. Then, use the Knit it Now yarn Estimator to quickly figure out how much yarn you need.
Do you have enough yarn to knit the hat you want to make? Get your swatch and weigh it. Then, use the Knit it Now yarn Estimator to quickly figure out how much yarn you need.
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Loops at the edges
January 17, 2024
When you are knitting, the smallest things can sometimes get in the way.
See the "newbie" mistake I made that gave me a headache.
When you are knitting, the smallest things can sometimes get in the way.
See the "newbie" mistake I made that gave me a headache.
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Stripe Variation
December 26, 2023
Give stripes a unique look. Take a few extra measures to soften the color transition.
Give stripes a unique look. Take a few extra measures to soften the color transition.
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Small wonder, Big Impact: The Humble Yarn Marker
December 18, 2023
Find out how yarn markers can save you time when you're knitting! These simple tools will help you finish projects faster by accurately measuring your swatch, identifying the center of pieces, and marking the edges for easier seaming
Find out how yarn markers can save you time when you're knitting! These simple tools will help you finish projects faster by accurately measuring your swatch, identifying the center of pieces, and marking the edges for easier seaming
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