Yarn substitution is a big subject, that could warrant a Phd!But today I’d like to break it down for you, so there’s a first step, if you’re considering it for a knitting project. With a few nuggets of knitty knowledge, you can find some easier solutions than you might at first think. But also learn a lot . . .

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Yarn Substitution – how, when and what

Choosing yarn is a hurdle we jump before starting any knitWhat can we do to make it easier?Whether you’re knitting a baby blanket in colour blocks, a beret with a few stripes or a fair isle cardigan, you’ll need multiple colours of yarn. That’s what can hold us back. So whether you need two, three or . . .

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Choosing Yarn Trios – 5 easy formulas

Let’s do come frogging today! We’re unravelling knitting.Unravelling can be something that’s a bit scary as a knitter.Is it all going to get in a tangle that looks more like a large knot that a usable ball of yarn? We’ll overcome that today, and find some insider secrets to letting go of previously knitted piece and . . .

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Unravelling Your Knitting – without too many knots!

What is creative flow, you may ask?For years, since we’ve been children really, we’ve been creative.Everyone has creativity in them, but how do the ideas appear and how is it that the ideas come to fruition? It’s well known that creativity might be easier for some than others. But those who might be labelled as ‘creative’ . . .

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Creative Flow For Knitters

Do you ever find frustration when you’re knitting?The ‘letting go’ sounds easier than it maybe is in practice. And also sounds like a deep topic! But it’s very similar to other benefits we’ve discussed over the years when knitting is concerned.Find some acceptance and mastery with letting go in knitting and it feels a whole lot . . .

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Knitting Benefits: Letting Go