Fisherman’s rib is a lovely way to give some interest to cuffs and bands where you’d usually use single or double ribbing. The idea of this interesting ribbing is to make a thicker fabric. And in that respect came from a desire to make knitwear to keep the body warmer. Fisherman’s rib is recognised as an […]
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This may seem like a topic with a simple answer! (no it’s not April Fool’s Day!) But how many different types of needles do you own? And how many times have you picked up your knitting and gone wrong from the very first stitch? In today’s quick video I’ll show you the very basics of […]
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Knitting one below in a pattern is usually about adding more interest to the texture of the fabric. You may also find it in slip-stitch colour knitting where you’ll get intriguing effects by utilising the stitch from the previous row to switch between colours. Join me for this video tutorial where I’ll have a quick […]
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Knitting for profit isn’t easy. There are a lot of steps to take to set yourself up as someone who knits and ask money at the end of the project. You have to stand confident in your talent and experience as a knitting. You need to be a good enough knitter to knit all your […]
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Pricing knits to sell can be dilemma-inducing! Yes, there are so many ways to do this and you need to be aware of your intention for selling in the first place too. Is this a side hobby that you have no intention of expanding at any point; it’s just a bit of fun that you […]
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Knitting Jargon Tutorials , Odds and Ends
If you don’t have a French Knitting doll, but you’d like to create a similar tube of knitted fabric, then this is the class for you! Your pattern may say ‘knit i-cord with 4 stitches for 50cm’ and you’re completely baffled. Don’t panic. This is the hitch-hikers guide to i-cord knitting, just make are you’ve […]
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Beginner Knitters 101 , Planning Your Knitting
Coming up with ideas for beginner knitting projects isn’t too tough. There’s lots of things that can be knitted. I’ve got 10 first knitting project ideas for you today. And some of them you can knit over and over as you’ll want them in different sizes and colours. Find your knitting needles and yarn… and […]
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This is every creative’s dilemma! Sometimes you finish a project and there’s no inspiration for the next. I’ve even found myself delaying the end of one project so I can spend more time deciding on the next! It can happen in all hobbies, not just knitting, so where do you go for ideas? I […]
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Knitting Yarn 101 , Odds and Ends
A full yarn declutter doesn’t have to be difficult. Getting to it regularly is probably most important. When I was a child we did this once or twice a year. Usually when there was a new influx of yarn from a friend, or that my Mum had found in a charity shop or at […]
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Knitting Tips and Tricks , Odds and Ends
You want to knit more quickly? It’s a battle of fingers and mind! As soon as you decide to knit faster your hands tense up and you focus so much there’s a 99% chance you’ll make more mistakes and feel more pain after each knitting session. What’s the answer? I’ll give you lots of tips […]
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