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by Lee Meredith on May 4, 2020
Want to try out knitting lace from charts for the first time? Don't stress, no need to be intimidated! |
Category Archives: Knitting Terms
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by Lee Meredith on March 3, 2020
To accompany the first pattern in our new Year of Hats club, we'll show you how to work the three different decreases used in the Resa Hat patterns: the most common knit-wise single decrease (K2tog), the most common purl-wise single decrease (P2tog), and a centered double decrease (CDD). These are excellent, useful stitches to have in your knitting go-to skill set! |
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by Lee Meredith on February 6, 2020
Have you thought about learning Brioche knitting but maybe don't know where to start? Well you're in luck — we recently put up a series of Brioche videos over on our YouTube channel! |
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by Stacey on January 29, 2020
Does looking for your next sweater pattern leave you confused by all the terms casually thrown around? Raglan, saddle shoulder, empire waist ... all of these design elements have their pros & cons, but if you are new to sweater construction, it can be a little overwhelming. We're here to break down several of the most popular terms to help you find that perfect project! |
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by Lee Meredith on January 15, 2020
Have you knit cables? Do you want to try? Are you nervous? Don't be! Cables are FUN and really not hard at all. |
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by Lee Meredith on September 26, 2019
Grafting is like knitting magic! Really, that's what it feels like. You start with two rows of live stitches and a yarn needle, and you end up with ... nothing! No seam, no line, no evidence that it wasn't all knit in one piece, just a magically closed piece of knit fabric. |
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by Lee Meredith on September 11, 2019
Mini-cables with only 1 stitch crossing over 1 stitch are often called twisted stitches (or right twist / left twist, abbreviated RT / LT), and are VERY easy to complete without a cable needle! These twists are also sometimes referred to as mock cables. |
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by Kate M on March 4, 2019
Photo credit: www.aranisland.info Knitters in the know are often more than familiar with the classic Aran jumper; big chunky Irish ganseys (or guernseys), traditionally hand-knitted from unbleached wool. Originally worn by working fishermen, they also became popular fashion garments in the US during the “golden” era of Hollywood. Grace Kelly. Steve McQueen. Paul Newman. Marilyn Monroe. Icons in their own right, the stars of ... |
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by Daniel K. on April 4, 2017
Explore the origin of some of the most commonly used knitting terms, with occasional tangents into knitting history! |
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by Daniel K. on February 7, 2017
For experienced knitters, we get so used to knitting terms that we don’t even think about them anymore, but for the beginner it can seem bewildering. A little understanding can go a long way, and I’ve always found a singular pleasure in “useless" knowledge, so let’s explore a little about yarn weights. |
