Chinese Waitress Cast On

How to do the Chinese waitress cast on with a crochet hook The Chinese Waitress cast on is a little more complicated and time consuming than some other cast on methods. And honestly, it took me a while to figure this one out. But don’t let that scare you off! Why? Because the Chinese waitress

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Knitted Cast On

The knitted cast on: easy and versatile If you could only learn one cast on the knitted cast on would be a good choice! I like that the knitted cast on is a versatile one. It works great for starting a new project as well as for adding more stitches in the middle of a

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Backwards Loop Cast On

Add new stitches with the Backwards loop cast on The backwards loop cast on works both for casting on for a new project and for adding new stitches in the middle of an project. The most prominent features of this cast on is that it’s easy to do and very loose and floppy. The looseness

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5 Ways To Improve Your Knitting

Things new knitters don’t do (that maybe they should) I have noticed a few things that experienced knitters do, but new knitters may not have learned yet. These are 5 easy ways to improve your knitting! Using your swatch for more than measuring gauge Getting to know your yarn and fibers properly Knitting on multiple

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12 Baby Matinee Jacket Patterns

Baby matinee jackets and cardigans You could never have too many patterns for baby matinee jackets and cardigans. They look adorable, are fun to make, and are much-appreciated gifts for new babies. In this post, I have gathered a bunch of both knitting and crochet patterns for baby jackets, coats, and cardigans. Let’s get stitching!

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Luxury gifts for knitters

12 luxurious gifts that knitters will love! Choosing a gift for a crafty friend can be challenging. But do not fear, I have put together a list of 12 luxurious gifts that your favorite knitters will love. Or what do you think about silk yarn, yarn and tea care packages, or one of the best

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