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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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  • 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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