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  • How to Wet Block Your Knitting in 10 Steps
    November 13, 2023

    How to Wet Block Your Knitting in 10 Steps

    As a knitting store owner, I often get asked about the best ways to finish a knitting project. One of the most effective techniques is wet blocking. Wet blocking is a finishing process that helps shape and set your knitted...

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  • Joining In The Round
    October 25, 2023

    Joining In The Round

    Unlike flat knitting, where you are knitting a row and then turning your work, you work circular knitting in rounds. You do not turn your work. You work each row of the pattern in circular rounds on circular needles.   What Does it...

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  • Unlocking the Mystery of Knitting Gauge: A Comprehensive Guide
    August 28, 2023

    Unlocking the Mystery of Knitting Gauge: A Comprehensive Guide

    Knitting is a tapestry of creativity and precision, where every stitch weaves a unique story. Amidst this artistry, a seemingly technical aspect plays a pivotal role in ensuring your projects turn out as envisioned – knitting gauge. In this blog post, we'll unravel the intricacies of knitting gauge, exploring its definition, factors, measurement, significance, and much more.

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  • Lifelines in Knitting
    June 1, 2023

    Lifelines in Knitting

    Lifelines in knitting are a valuable tool that can help you when working on complex or intricate patterns. They provide a safety net by allowing you to easily go back to a specific point in your knitting if you make a mistake or need to undo your work.
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  • German Short Rows - Shaping For Your Next Project
    April 30, 2023

    German Short Rows - Shaping For Your Next Project

    If you're looking for a way to create beautiful shaping in your knitting projects, German short rows are a technique worth exploring. German short rows are a type of short row that creates a neat and smooth shape without leaving any gaps or holes. So, what are German short rows, why they are used, and their advantages and disadvantages?
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  • August 28, 2022

    Learn How to Do A Mattress Stitch

    There are many different seaming techniques that you can use. However, for joining the sides of two Stockinette Stitch pieces together, we recommend using the Mattress Stitch.The Mattress Stitch creates a vertical seam that is invisible. In fact, it makes...

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