A lot of knitting words you might understand from other parts of your life, but they seem confusing when you hear them or read them while you’re learning to knit. Knitting terminology is easier to grasp than you might think, for example a stitch is a loop of thread on the knitting needle. And when […]
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There are a lot of paths to choose when learning to knit, but beginners need only know one stitch to start with, the Knit stitch. Once you have practiced that for a bit you can learn the second one, the purl stitch. Then the confusion might set in as you try to tell the difference. […]
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Last week I helped you start a knitting project. Straight out the gates you put stitches on your needles and started knitting rows! (If you’d like to see last week’s video click here) And as I promised, this week I’m going to help you finish that project. If you’ve been knitting over the last week […]
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Beginner Knitters 101 , Casting On
If you want to start knitting, but aren’t really sure where to start, it’s the basics that will help you the most. Setting a foundation in place is perfect for any new adventure. Harry and Draco weren’t supposed to actually explore the skies of Hogwarts during their first flying lesson, as holding the broomstick and […]
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Beginner Knitters 101 , Knitting Yarn 101
A yarn shop can be totally overwhelming, with shelves of yarns in different colours, weights, textures and styles. Going with a plan when you’re choosing yarn for knitting is the answer. Today I’m going to help you pick out a few elements so you can narrow down your choices. You might be searching for yarn […]
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Join Hannah for an 8 week intensive knit and natter. Build knitty friendships and find motivation to keep up with your knitting. Created especially for new knitters and those who may have a little experience but still feel like beginners, this knit and natter has weekly live calls, and a facebook group, to support any […]
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When you start knitting you pick up a pair of needles and a ball of yarn and it feels a bit awkward. Somehow over time you either follow what knitters around you are doing, or you see videos or books teaching you the ‘best way’ to hold your needles. Unfortunately the knitting style that’s perfect […]
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If you’re wondering which videos were top in the Knit With Hannah channel during 2018, today’s is the blogpost to get your attention! I’ll spill the beans on the channel’s favourite videos and reveal all the juicy tips and tricks about knitting that all your fellow knitters on YouTube have been searching for. And, yes […]
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Welcome to the fourth week of Knit And Natter Vlogmas 2018… we’re continuing with one video every day from now until Christmas Eve… just a couple more days left! I’ve got all sorts of goodies coming for you, so keep returning and you’ll find new knitting tips, ideas for presents, and knit-alongs dropped in occasionally […]
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Yes, there’s just one weekend left! Don’t panic! That also means you have a good few hours of knitting time too. 😀 By knitting part of the present you can make a gift extra special and memorable- could you imagine knitting a Harry Potter bookmark to match your nephew’s first copy of The Philosopher’s Stone? […]
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