By Ashley Little
Remember the graph paper you used to map points in elementary school math? You can use similar paper to help you out with your knitting.
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By Ashley Little
Knitting with double-pointed needles, or DPNs, can be tricky. But like any other knitting project, the hardest part is just getting started. Here are some tips and tricks for how to hang on to those stitches and successfully knit in the round.
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By Ashley Little
Most crafters have go-to colors we use all the time when we craft. But if you’re making something for a friend or just need to step out of your color comfort zone, a color wheel can be helpful. Let’s take a look at how a basic color wheel can be used to inspire new color combinations for your next project.
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By Ashley Little
For a beginner, knitting can be daunting and scary. There’s more than one way to cast on, there are hundreds of weird tools (I’m looking at you, cable needle!), and staring at how-to instructions for hours can give you a headache. But you don’t have to master intarsia on your first day of knitting. Take it slow, and learn the fundamentals to get started with minimal stress. Whether you’re brand new to knitting or just need a little refresher, having these skills in your back pocket will help you tackle nearly any basic knitting pattern.
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By Sarah Johnson
Learn how to cast-on or add stitches in the middle of a row by making a loop out of your yarn. By holding only one needle, you can create new stitches by creating a loop in your working yarn and placing it on the needle. Unlike a yarn-over, a loop cast-on stitch will have an edge and function like a regular knitted stitch.
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By Sarah Johnson
Let no yarn be wasted! Even the smallest leftover balls of yarn can have some purpose. Whether you’re knitting tiny, multi-colored ornaments, making up extra I-cord as a finishing detail for other craft projects, or using your scraps as stuffing in a teddy bear, there are always ways you can use up those last little remnants of yarn.
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By Ashley Little
Have you ever tried to read a yarn label? It can sometimes be like reading hieroglyphics. Find out what all those crazy symbols mean so you can choose and care for your yarn like a pro.
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By Ashley Little
Sometimes you want instant gratification from a knitting project -- and sometimes you wait until the last minute to start knitting a gift for a friend or family member and need it finished ASAP. (Oops!) Knitting a project in one day isn’t impossible, as long as you’re not trying to knit up an entire sweater or other large item. Try these one-day projects and you’ll be finished before bedtime.
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