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How to knit a diagonal rectangle

Easy pattern: How to knit a diagonal rectangle A rectangle knitted diagonally, also known as a corner to corner rectangle, is super easy to do. At first, it can be a bit confusing but once you understand how the rectangle is shaped it’s a breeze! This type of rectangle is great for knitting throw blankets, […]

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Knitting a Diagonal Square

How to knit a diagonal square (aka a corner to corner square) Knitting a diagonal square (from corner to corner) is a basic knitting technique that’s good to know. It’s a favorite technique of mine and I often use it for dishcloths (I only use my handknit dishcloths from recycled cotton) but also for knitting

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Knit and Crochet Gift Planner

Less than two months until Christmas! Free printable holiday knit & crochet gift planners Hi fellow knitters and crocheters, I just realized that it’s less than two months until Christmas… Yikes, I haven’t even started planning yet! But I have at least made some printable knit and crochet gift planner pages to use when I

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Working With Yarn Held Double

How to knit or crochet with yarn held double Sometimes your pattern tells you to knit or crochet with yarn held double. It’s not that obvious what that means. But don’t worry, it’s not hard at all!  All you have to do is hold TWO strands of yarn together and treat them as a single

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Moss Stitch Knitting Pattern

How to knit the moss stitch knitting pattern As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you Moss stitch is a classic textured knit stitch, just as its cousin the seed stitch.  This knitting stitch pattern is built by alternating knit and

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Knitting Mock Cable Stitch Patterns

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Drooling over all the beautiful cable-knitted projects on Pinterest and Ravelry but think it’s too advanced for you? Let me introduce the mock cable, and think again! I enjoy knitting and I enjoy

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