How to add a crochet edge to knitting As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. To add a crochet edge to a knitting project isn’t hard at all, even for crocheting newbies! When crocheting you only have to manage one […]
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Handmade gifts are a wonderful way to show love and care. There is scientific proof of this! When you make someone a gift that tells you have thought carefully about them. You made the effort to think about something they will enjoy and used your precious time to knit/crochet/craft/cook/whatever your thing is this gift for
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How to knit a pair of Barbie socks As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Baby it’s cold outside, now is not the time for Barbie to wear pumps. Use this Barbie doll knitting pattern and make her a pair
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So, you have decided on taking up knitting? Good choice! Now let’s take a look at the different kinds of knitting needles available!
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As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. There are plenty of nifty and pretty knitting supplies available. But do you need all these sometimes quite pricey gadgets when you’re just starting? No, you don’t! There are only five things that
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How to match yarn and needles for knitting Today we’re diving into the art of matching yarn and needles to be able to knit with success! Do the size matter? Oh yes, when matching yarn and needles it does. The size of your needles will affect both the length and width of your finished piece
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How to fix twisted stitches when knitting in the round Don’t twist your stitches! Almost every pattern for knitting in the round tells you to be careful to avoid twisted stitches when joining in the round. But sometimes this happens anyway, so how can you fix twisted stitches? A twisted cast-on will produce a twisted
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How to knit the stockinette stitch Stockinette stitch is the most used knitting stitch pattern and one you need to master for many knitting projects. But most patterns won’t have instructions for how to knit stockinette stitch or stocking stitch as it’s also called. Stockinette stitch is the foundation for many other techniques, for example,
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Get organized with a Printable Inventory List for your Hooks & Needles Do you find yourself wondering if you have needles/hook in a particular size? Maybe ordering some just in case? Or does your knitting /crochet tools need some organization? Then you’re in need of this printable inventory list for knitting needles and crochet hooks!
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Different types of stitch markers for knitting and crochet As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Stitch markers are a frequently used tool for both knitters and crocheters. They help with remembering increases and decreases, changing stitch patterns and to
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