I love Christmas yarn crafts of all sorts! Since I have a feeling I’m not alone about that I have gathered a bunch of Christmas and winter-related yarn crafts in this post! Of course, I couldn’t keep myself from adding some knitting and some crochet projects. But there are also a bunch of fun and […]
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As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you Interchangeable vs. fixed circular knitting needles – which is right for you? So, you have been knitting for a while, and now you are ready to level up your stash of knitting tools.
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As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you Review: HiyaHiya Interchangeable Knitting Needles – after using them for seven years! In early 2014 I bought a set of interchangeable knitting needles from HiyaHiya. It was love at first sight, and it
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6 tips for tightening your knitting tension When it comes to knitting tension, it’s best to go for something in the middle of the scale. When you have good tension, it’s easier to knit, and the fabric you produce will look nice and even. Too tight tension makes it tiresome to knit, puts a strain
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Loose knitting stitches and what to do about them Sometimes one or two knitting stitches get a little (or sometimes much!) too loose and it may feel a bit challenging when it happens… but do not despair! Enlarged knitting stitches happen and are easy to fix! A loose knitting stitch is caused by too much
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Knitting for boys – 5 fun patterns to try Sometimes I think it’s a little tricky to find fun patterns when knitting for boys. I have both a boy and a girl, and for girls, there are loads of interesting patterns is shown in vibrant colors to get inspired by. But for boys, it’s a
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Learn to tie the knot that starts off most knitting and crochet projects! To tie a slip knot is the very first step in most knitting and crochet projects. The slip knot is used for attaching the yarn to your needle or hook before casting on or crocheting a chain. All you need to make
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The broken rib is a pretty stitch that will look beautiful in a range of knitting projects! Try using it for sweaters, shawls, scarves, or hats. It is also a great stitch pattern for blankets and pillows. This stitch is built up of columns of smooth knit stitches interrupted by columns of garter stitch. It’s
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What?! Can you knit ribbing without purling? Is it true? Eureka! That’s kinda what happened in my head when I realized that there’s a way to knit no-purl rib … If you’ve been hanging around on the site for a bit it’s likely that you have come across my struggle for a purl-free knitting experience.
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The scalloped edge adds a fun detail to your knitting project! It can be used as a hem on a top or maybe to add a pretty wavy edge to a knitted tea towel. This edge is knitted over one row immediately after casting on. So, the first thing we’re going to do is add
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