4 Tried-and-True Cast-Ons for Socks
Countless cast-ons can be use for socks — but a few are touted as favorites among many knitters.
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Knitting Fundamentals
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How to Pass a Slipped Stitch Over (PSSO)
If you saw "psso" in a pattern, would you feel a little bewildered by the abbreviation? Psso means "pass the slipped stitch over," and it's a simple technique once you learn it. In fact, it's possible you already used it and didn't even realize it! Take a closer look at psso, including one of the common ways to use it as a decrease.
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Knitting Patterns for Beginners That Won’t Bore You
Put knits and purls to work in new ways with knitting projects for beginners that will keep you inspired.
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7 Simple Patterns That Make Knitting the Garter Stitch Anything but Boring
Garter stitch can be a great starting point for beginners and a relaxing stitch for more experience knitters. But such a repetitive stitch can get boring. That's why we rounded up interesting patterns that rely on the garter stitch and let you practice other techniques while on stitching autopilot.
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FREE Knitting Guide! Finishing Knitting Essentials from A to Z
Get a great resource for finishing your knits — absolutely FREE! From step-by-step breakdowns of edgings and buttonholes to photo tutorials for washing and blocking, this instantly-downloadable guide has it all.
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Back to Basics: Learn How to Knit and Purl With Confidence in This FREE Photo Tutorial
Knit and purl stitches are the foundation of knitting — so beginners, here's your starting point! These step-by-step photo tutorials talk you through these stitches so you can quickly master them and knit with confidence!
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Free Printable Guide to Knitting and Crochet Tools
Need help navigating the many knitting and crocheting tools available? Check out these free, downloadable guides from our friends at Coats & Clark. They're like a picture dictionary for needles and hooks!
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Teach Yourself to Knit at Home — for FREE
Teaching yourself how to knit can be overwhelming. Here are the basic skills you'll need for your first project, including free step-by-step tutorials!
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Picking Up Stitches for Cuff-Down Sock Gussets + A Simple Trick
Picking up stitches for cuff-down sock gussets can be tricky! Find out where to put your needle to pick up those stitches. Plus, get a bonus insider tip for pulling the stitch through using an unlikely tool.
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Knitting Fundamentals: A Foolproof Guide to Swatching in the Round
Golden knitting rule: Treat your swatch like your pattern — that means sometimes stitching that swatch in the round! Here's how to knit a swatch in the round for a sweater that fits like a dream!
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