When it comes to testing out yarns, gauge swatches are perfect. Maybe you’re just sorting through some yarn in the yarn declutter and want to see how it knits up in particular stitch patterns, or you’re in full ‘yarn substitution’ mode and want to get it right first time. This is where gauge swatches are […]
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Those pesky bobbles! I’m not sure if non-knitters have any idea how much they annoy us. It can almost feel like the whole process of knitting was then ruined by the yarn not holding out long enough to make the effort worthwhile! But is it a universal problem? Well, when it comes to pilling and […]
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As winter says goodbye there’s a contemplation that knitters go through…. Will I keep knitting, or shall I put the needles and yarn away for a few months? I say ‘keep going!’. Those needles can click throughout the spring and summer months, with some fabulous results, not to mention the unseen benefits that all knitters […]
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Cable Knitting , Knitting Jargon Tutorials , Stitch Patterns
Twisting cables are a great way to move your knitting to the next stage It can be quite a triumph to start cabling. You’re right in there with every hat, cardigan, scarf and pair of mitts having an added cable ‘because you felt like it’. Suddenly it all seems so easy. So what’s next? Twisting […]
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Cable Knitting , Knitting Jargon Tutorials , Stitch Patterns
Adding textures to your knitting can start with bobbles Often seen in cable knitting patterns, these bobbles add an extra height to textured knitting. Small and sharp they’re created with increasing and decreasing techniques being used close together to form bump in the knitted fabric. Once you’ve started you’ll not stop and can add them […]
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Baby Knitting , Knitting Patterns
It’s week two of the baby blanket tutorial! Join me today for the second half of the baby blanket knit-along. During the first tutorial last week I showed you how to start knitting a baby blanket. Today I’ll guide you through the second half of the 400g baby blanket, with Wool And The Gang Shiny […]
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Baby Knitting , Knitting Patterns
Let’s get knitty with a baby blanket tutorial! If you’re curious about how to knit a baby blanket, this is the perfect tutorial for you. I’ll guide you through the first half of knitting a 400g baby blanket, with Wool And The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton. We’re going to knit what is known as a […]
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Baby Knitting , Knitting Yarn 101
Have you ever knitted with cotton yarn? It’s not that dissimilar to other yarns. It’ll likely be presented in balls that look no different to yarns made from other fibres. There are so many things we can knit with cotton and other yarns with the same properties. If you pick up a ball of bamboo […]
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I bet you love a good unboxing! We’re not unboxing this week – it’s more of a boxing! I’m going to reveal what’s inside the new knitting kits, from the finer details of the different yarns you’ll find to choose from, to the Knit Pro needles available in single-pointed or circular, to the patterns and […]
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Baby knitting is universal and ever-lasting It’s true, we knit the same patterns year after year, decade after decade, and it’s something we likely do every year of our knitting life. Babies just keep coming! When you’re knitting for baby you want everything to be perfect – so I have lots of tips that I’ve […]
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