Stitch Markers: What They Are, How To Use Them, And How You Can Make Your Own!
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Stitch markers are one of the basic accessories every knitter should have on hand. They help keep track of where you are in your knitting, they can help with row counting, and they are totally cute! In this post, I'm going to talk about what stitch markers are, how to use them, and how you can make your own!..... READ MORE
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Why I Love to Knit Socks!
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Socks were one of the first things I learned to knit. I was attracted to the challenge of using tiny needles as well as the adventure of learning a bunch of new techniques over a short amount of time - socks are so quick to knit up! Even if you find sock knitting intimidating, I'd encourage you to give it a try! There are many free, basic (or, vanilla, as they are sometimes called) sock patterns as well as tutorials that can be found online to get you started...... READ MORE
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How I Swatch For New Knitting Projects
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Do you swatch before starting a new knitting project?
This question comes up a lot among knitters. I think the overall answer is - every knitter does what they want! Some swatch, some don't, and everyone has their own personal reasons and preferences. And, it's all OK! Knitting is meant to be fun and creative, and every knitter has their own individual way of doing things...... READ MORE |
How To Get Started On Your Knitting Journey (It's Not As Hard As It Looks!)
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Many things can spark a maker's journey into knitting. Maybe you have a friend or relative who knits, maybe you've seen knitting in the news lately, or maybe you want to become a part of the growing slow fashion movement. These are all great reasons to pick up some needles and yarn and get started! But, there are so many tools, yarns, and designs out there, what's the best way to begin?
Here are 3 things you can do for an easy start..... READ MORE |