What is a knitting lifeline? As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. A knitting lifeline is just that, a lifeline, that can save you so much time and work if you learn to use it. And the best of it […]
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What is a provisional cast-on? A provisional cast-on is a temporary cast-on that can be removed. This means that the cast on edge isn’t really an edge, but a live set of stitches that can be picked up and worked later. What’s the purpose of a temporary cast-on? This type of cast-on is used when
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To bind off knitting means to close all the live stitches, the ones sitting on the needle, so the knitting won’t unravel when taken off the needles. There are several ways to bind off a knitting project. The characteristics of the project determine which method is more suitable. For example, if your fabric is stretchy
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Why the crochet hook is a knitter’s best friend As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. What?! A CROCHET HOOK is a Knitter’s best friend? Has she gone mad? Well, I may be a bit mad, can’t argue with that…:)
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My Best Knitting Tips for Beginners Too many mistakes can put you off. Therefore I have listed all the knitting tips for beginners I wish that I had known when I was first starting out. When I started knitting I made all kinds of mistakes. I still do after ten years – and that’s ok!
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5 ways of knitting neat edges! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Have you ever looked at a finished project and felt a bit disappointed because the edges didn’t turn out as neat as you had wished for? Blankets,
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I bet you have some really useful craft apps on your phone – without even knowing about it! Have you ever thought of how many useful apps for knitting and crochet you have on your phone? I bet there are a few standard apps on your phone that you have never even thought of using
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How to find a yarn that fits your pattern Do you know how to substitute a yarn with another? It’s important to choose wisely when choosing another yarn for a pattern. If the yarn doesn’t match your pattern there may be a big disappointment waiting for you at the finishing line of your project. But
How to soften the Cable on Circular Needles? Knitting with stiff cables aren’t any fun, and with twisted ones… well, don’t get me started at that! There are a few hacks you can use to soften the cable on your circular knitting needles. The one thing all these methods have in common is heat. The
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Double Stockinette – a No Purl & No Curl Stockinette stitch pattern that look alike on both sides!
It creates a soft, squishy and elastic fabric with no wrong side! Learn more at dontbesuchasquare.com #Knitting #DoubleStockinette #NoPurl #StitchPattern #KnittingHack
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