Blog – adKnits

Make Nine 2020

January 08, 2020

Well, 2019 has come to an end and so has my first Make Nine experience. I am a planner, so I loved the structure and organization this added to my...

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Last-Minute Gifts to Knit

December 18, 2019

We are down to the wire here, people. With only one week left before Christmas, The last-minute scramble is real.While knitting is not exactly t...

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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...