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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. |
Category Archives: Knitting Terms
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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 the ... |
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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. |
