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Knitters Gift Guide 2019

November 20, 2019

I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but the holidays always seem to move so fast. If you haven't started thinking about what to get your fib...

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Behind the Idea: Knitter’s Compass

November 06, 2019

It’s show season, and I’ve been getting tons of questions at my booth about the Knitter's Compass. It’s one of those things that if you don’t look ...

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Must-Have Items for Your Fall Knitting

October 23, 2019

While it took fall a little while to get here, and we had some record high temperatures at the beginning of the month, it finally feels like autum...

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Tutorial: How to Knit Pleats in the Round

October 16, 2019

Tired of the same old ribbed cuff? Try these horizontal pleats! I first discovered pleats when I was designing my Afton Fingerless Mittens patter...

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Make Nine 2019: FO #5 and #6

September 25, 2019

Being well past the halfway point of 2019, I figured it was time for a Make Nine check in. I've knocked out almost all the accessories and only on...

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How to Choose Yarn Colors You Won't Regret

September 11, 2019

First off, a disclaimer: I'm an earth tones girl. I like subdued colors and you will probably never see me knitting with anything neon. These rules...

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Behind the Idea: National Park Knitting Stickers

August 21, 2019

Being from Virginia, I've been to Shenandoah National Park more times than I can count. I love the mountains, and the Blue Ridge has always been a...

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The Best Colorwork Knitting Patterns for Beginners

August 07, 2019

Time to tackle another common knitting fear: COLORWORK. Specifically, stranded colorwork. I love love love love colorwork. And yes, it can ...

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How to Knit a Cable

July 24, 2019

If you're new to knitting, one of the most intimidating concepts can be... THE CABLE. But, they're actually super easy once you get the hang of t...

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Six Unique Stitch Marker Sets to Add to Your Collection

July 10, 2019

Confession: up until recently, I wasn't a fancy stitch marker sort of lady. I used to use those brightly colored plastic ones that come in bag...

Free Knitting Planner Printable

June 26, 2019

Paper, knitting, and organizing are three of my favorite things. Yes, I said organizing. I like having a plan, sorting things, and making sure ever...

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How to Combine Knitting and Crochet in the Same Project

June 12, 2019

Knitting is my first fiber love, however, I've been known to pick up a crochet hook now and then. Rarely do I make something exclusively crocheted...

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