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Knitting tips, stitch patterns, and tutorials to inspire you!
There are a number of methods of joining yarn for your knit or crochet project. The Russian Join is just one of them, but let me tell you, it’s an amazing yarn join! I’m talking no yarn knots, no yarn …
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Before you begin any knitting project, you’ll need to know how to read the yarn band label. Believe it or not, this small piece of paper gives you A LOT of information. So, if you’re not familiar …
Today, let's talk about how to slip a stitch in knitting. Slip stitch knitting is an easy knitting technique that’s used to create interesting stitch textures or colorful mosaic patterns. In …
If you’ve been looking for instructions on how to organize your knitting projects for the New Year, this post is for you. Maybe you feel like you waste a lot of time trying to decide what to …
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Today I’m going to show you how to knit a scarf for beginners. I’ll take you step-by-step through each detail. I’ll discuss knitting supplies, knitting basics, and techniques you’ll need to know. …
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Previously, we talked about the importance of knitting a swatch sample. In today’s Knitting 101, we’re going to show you how to knit a gauge swatch in the round. We’ll show you different ways to …
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In today’s post, I’ll teach you how to cast on for knitting in the round using the long tail cast on method. You’ll be happy to know that it’s so easy to do. This knitting tutorial will show you …
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If you’ve looked through any knit stitch dictionary, you’ve learned there are different types of knitting stitches. At first glance, you'll see knitting instructions, chart symbols, and knitting …
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Let’s talk about another great stretchy cast on that you should know: the knitted cast on. As you learn to knit, you’ll need to know different types of knitting cast ons. The one we’re going to teach …
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Today I’m going to show you four different methods that will teach you how to join knitting in the round. Unlike flat knitting, where you are knitting a row then turning your work, you work …
One of the most common question knitters have when using the long tail cast on method is how much yarn do I need? It’s a great question. It’s hard to gauge how much yarn to cast on if you don’t …
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There’s nothing worse than coming to a complete knitting standstill because you’ve realized you made a mistake in your knitting. You scream, you curse, and you’re ready to give up. We’ve all been …
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The final step to finishing your knitting is binding off your knitting project. It’s a very important step to learn because the bind off is what keeps your knitting from unraveling. Don’t …
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Previously, you learned how to knit stitch and garter stitch in our Knitting 101 Tutorial. Next up in your knitting basics? The purl stitch. The purl stitch is a favorite of mine as it really opens …
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Today’s Knitting 101 is all about how to knit the knit stitch. Believe it or not, this basic stitch is the foundation of knitting. Easy to do, the knit stitch also creates a lovely fabric. In …
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In today’s Knitting 101, I’ll teach you how to long tail cast on in knitting. Of all the knitting cast on methods, the long tail cast on is the easiest to learn. It is also the one knitters use …
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If you’ve been wanting to learn how to make a slip knot for crochet or knitting, you can learn today. In this knitting 101 tutorial, we’ll show you how in just a few easy steps. Before we get to …
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