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a collection of color work knitted sweaters

Collected: Color Work Sweaters

It seems to be human nature to collect things. My three-year-old collects rocks in her pockets, my seven-year-old collect Pokémon cards, and many o...
How to knit sweaters that fit without changing your gauge

Tutorial: How to Knit Sweaters That Fit Without Changing Your Gauge

I am a really tight knitter, so when swatching for a new project, my stitches are always smaller than the pattern’s gauge.  This used to frustrate ...
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Knitting for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away!  If you’re looking for something fun to celebrate the day, check out these heart-shaped ideas!   Love...
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Behind the Idea: Merit Badges

Behind the Idea: Merit Badges

Back in the day, I was in Girl Scouts.  And my absolute favorite part about Girl Scouts was earning badges. I mean, the cookies were good too. Bu...
Behind the Idea
Make Nine 2020

Make Nine 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...
Make Nine
Last-Minute Gifts to Knit

Last-Minute Gifts to Knit

  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

Knitters Gift Guide 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

Behind the Idea: Knitter’s Compass

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 ...
Behind the Idea
Must-Have Items for Your Fall Knitting

Must-Have Items for Your Fall Knitting

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...
Tutorial: How to Knit Pleats in the Round

Tutorial: How to Knit Pleats in the Round

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

Make Nine 2019: FO #5 and #6

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...
Make Nine
How to Choose Yarn Colors You Won't Regret

How to Choose Yarn Colors You Won't Regret

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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