Carry Yarn Up the Wrong Side: Fewer Ends to Sew in Knitting Projects
The less cutting we do on a knitting project, the less ends we will have to sew in! Learn how to carry yarn up the side of a project!
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Demystifying Hand-Dyed Yarn: How to knit with tonal yarns + pattern ideas
This is the second post in a three part series on Demystifying Hand-Dyed Yarns. This post will focus on tonal yarns.
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Demystifying Hand-Dyed Yarn: Identifying and Making the Most of Variegated Yarn in Your Hand Knit Projects
Explore the unique qualities of variegated hand dyed yarn to make the most of pattern and yarn paring with your next knitting project.
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Knitting Tutorial: How to Alternate Skeins and Achieve a Stretchy Edge
In this tutorial will guide you step by step through the process of alternating skeins to ensure constant knit fabric and a stretchy edge.
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Achieving a Seamless Finish: Alternating Hand Dyed Skeins For Invisible Transitions and a Stretchy Edge
Learn how to knit a stretchy edge with alternating skeins to avoid visible lines when changing yarns.
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Wet Blocking 101: how to wet block knit and crochet projects, a step by step guide.
Wet blocking our hand knit or hand crochet projects can feel intimidating. This step by step guide will take some of the mystery away.
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How to Knit Short Rows in Herringbone Stitch
A top down bandana style cowl featuring herringbone stitch knit flat and in the round - with short rows!
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Knitting The Herringbone Stitch
Learn to knit the herringbone stitch. Herringbone is a beautiful fabric but it does have some rules. Learn the basics of Herringbone stitch
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How to Create a Stunning and Functional Crochet Jewelry Display
I am a crafty person. Why not craft me up a pretty way of displaying my earring collection?
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Pi Day MAL Week 4
This is it ya'll! The LAST WEEK of the Pi Day MAL hosted by @KnotBadBritt and @SunDaughterKnits. Last week was the biggest goal, which...
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Herringbone Stitch All The Things!
Herringbone stitch adds an interesting dimension to knitwear as the stitches lean to the left and right, appearing to be woven. It is super
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Garter Ridge Tab Tutorial
Working a garter ridge tab to start a top down triangle shawl is kinda magic!
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How to Knit the Faux I-cord Bind Off
Almost the same as Jenny's Stretchy Bind Off, the Faux i-cord Bind Off has two variations, but they make all the difference...
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