Tassels are a great way to finish a scarf with a flourish But making them can get a bit involved. So today I’ve got a hack for you. When I was knitting this shawl I noticed something with the yarn and realised it would be a lot easier than before to make tassels. It was . . .

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Making Super-Chunky Tassels – with a hack so it’s easier!

There’s one thing I love in the knitting world  The trend that becomes a classic. And no, I’m not talking legwarmers! They were a trend, twice, and they belong in the ballet studios for ever and a day! The twist headband is a great example of this, along with edge-to-edge cardigans, long stripey scarves (Doctor . . .

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Knitted Twist Headbands Tutorial

Is it just me or do you let the seam-sewing wait and wait and wait too? I’ve had two of these projects waiting since July and one of them is more recent, but filming this video has made me sew the seams and weave in the ends.If you have the same sitting next to you in . . .

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Finish Some Knitting Projects With Me

When you first put those stitches on the needle what’s the incentive? It might be that you’ve always wanted to learn to knit, the process just fascinates you. You’ve watched those around you knit one stitch at a time, one row at a time for years. The end product isn’t the draw. But then again, . . .

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Beginners First Knitting Projects

We don’t have to wait until December to start knitting for ChristmasYes, really! A few years ago I actually started knitting for Christmas in February and it worked so well. I also managed some sewing in the summer so dotted a few sewn family gifts in there too. But seeing different and inspiring patterns appear throughout . . .

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Christmas and Winter Knitting 2021