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  • Close-up of intricate cable knitting patterns on soft cream yarn textile
    March 11, 2026

    Is Cable Knitting Really That Hard?

    Here’s a bit of a hot take. All cable knitting patterns are simple. There.I said it. Now I know what you might be thinking. You might be picturing a giant Aran sweater covered in dramatic cables and thinking: "There is...

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  • PetiteKnit Lulu Slipover top-down knitted adult vest with structured shoulders and DK yarn choices
    December 15, 2025

    Lulu Slipover Knitting Tips & Best Yarn Choices

    A PetiteKnit Adult Vest Guide TL;DR The PetiteKnit Lulu Slipover (Adult) is a top-down knitted vest with structured shoulders and positive ease. DK / 8ply yarns work best for clear stitch definition, while careful swatching is essential for fit. The...

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  • Knitting needle sizes guide button with measurement chart
    November 25, 2025

    Knit Better: Guide to Needle Sizes Inside!

    Knitting is a universal language, uniting crafters from all corners of the world with a shared passion for creating. However, just as with any language, there can be differences in how knitting is "spoken" in different regions. One such variation...

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  • Yarn wrapped around ruler measuring Wraps Per Inch (WPI) for yarn weight determination
    June 10, 2024

    🧶 Mystery Yarn? Find Its Weight with the WPI Trick

    How do you figure out the weight of the yarn to ensure it's suitable for your project? The answer lies in a handy technique called Wraps Per Inch (WPI). In this blog post, we'll delve into how WPI works, what it means, and how you can use it to determine the weight of unknown yarn.
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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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