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  • Knitting project being wet blocked with pins on a blocking mat to shape and set stitches
    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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  • Hands joining knitting stitches in the round on circular needles
    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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  • Knitting gauge guide with yarn, needles, and gauge swatch measurement for accurate sizing
    August 28, 2023

    Knitting Gauge Explained: How to Get the Perfect Fit

     

    Used the right yarn, needles and size but your sweater still doesn't fit? The problem could be your gauge. Learn how knitting gauge and tension work, how to knit and measure a proper swatch, what to do when your stitch count is wrong, and why a small tension square can save an entire sweater.

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  • Close-up of knitting project with a lifeline threaded through live stitches for error correction
    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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  • Close-up of knitting project demonstrating German short rows shaping technique
    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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