It’s just the beginning of the colder time of yearHalloween is done and left behind for another year, and other than Bonfire Night on 5th November, here in the UK the next spot on the horizon is Christmas. But when it comes to snuggling down with our yarn and needles, there’s also the fact that we’ll . . .

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7 Tips For Knitting In Winter

The Life-Changing Magic of Yarn Selection!If you’re knitting and looking for a motivator, or even wondering what the demotivating factor might be, this is where it’s at. Yarn choice can make a big difference to how you knit, when you knit and why you knit. You make so many miniature decisions when picking yarn – it’s . . .

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Knitting Mojo – Can Yarn Choices make a difference?

Bobble hats have been in and out of fashion for a long time. I don’t think they’re going anywhere this time. It’s not become a trend, it’s a classic. So the easiest way to stay in this non-trend-classic is make a pom-pom hat. For a knitter that means using left-over yarn and embellishing to your . . .

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Super-Chunky Pom-Poms

Once you know this – it’ll be your go-to seaming technique  It really is that good. It’s my go-to technique for finishing knits of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re seeming a jumper, a baby cardigan or a Christmas Hat like this one, it’s a fast and practical way to join the two sides. And yes, as . . .

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Sewing An Invisible Seam in Your Knitting

This week’s topic is one of my favourites. The habit of knitting. I’ve 7 tips for you, to help you build the knitting habit and keep it going once it’s in place. The beauty of something like knitting is that as soon as it becomes a natural part of your day and week, it’s there to support you . . .

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7 tips To Build A Knitting Habit