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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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
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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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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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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I knitted this super easy ribbed beanie on circular needles and it’s a pretty fast knit, after all, a beanie isn’t that big. But it’s not just fast and easy it’s also a fun knit and comfy to wear! This ribbed beanie hugs my head gently while keeping me warm. The entire hat is knit
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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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Easy and fun baby blanket knitting patterns These beginner-friendly baby blanket knitting patterns are fun and easy to knit. If you are looking for a baby shower gift for a friend or a family member, a hand-knit baby blanket is a great idea! In this post, I have gathered 12 easy baby blanket knitting patterns.
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Learn how to knit the lovely heart rib in the round! I showed you how to knit the heart ribbing flat a while ago. That post (and the video in particular!) became quite popular, so I figured it would be a good idea to show how to knit the heart ribbing stitch in the round
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The heart ribbing stitch pattern is so pretty! It looks like stacked hearts on a reverse stockinette background. This is the perfect stitch pattern for adding a bit of femininity to a garment. You could use it anywhere you would have used a regular ribbing, or you could make a whole sweater or blanket with
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