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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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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Beginner Knitters 101 , Christmas Knitting
Christmas gifts can spark a new hobby or interest. Just think of those few presents that you had as a child that have stayed with you through your life, even if not physically, but into who you are now. Did you get a calculator that went everywhere with you between the ages of 7 and 15? […]
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Beginner Knitters 101 , Knitting Tools
What does a beginner need to buy so you can get started with your knitting? You’ll be surprised that you may already have everything you need. And, if not, you may have your tool kit sorted with just one trip to the yarn store, or a quick online shopping session, and less than £10. Take […]
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Beginner Knitters 101 , Knitting Yarn 101
If you’re searching a yarn store and constantly see the phrase, ‘dk yarn’ you might start scratching your head, (or stroking your beard!) while wondering why these two initials came together and began describing a yarn. Everywhere you see it. Is it another part of the secret knitting jargon that is driving you batty and […]
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Beginner Knitters 101 , Finishing Your Knits , Knitting Tips and Tricks
Once you’ve finished your knitting, in most cases you need to use a casting off technique to remove the stitches from the needle. How do you cast off if ribbing, and does stocking stitch need a different cast off to garter stitch? In this video I’ll show you three cast offs, which should stand you […]
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Beginner Knitters 101 , Finishing Your Knits , Knitters Sewing Essentials
If there’s any sewing to do while you’re finishing your knits there will be ends of yarn to be woven in. And let’s face it there’s always the cast on edge too, which has to start somewhere, and that’s another loose end of yarn. How to weave in ends so they are less vulnerable to […]
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Beginner Knitters 101 , Knitting Jargon Tutorials
Are you a new knitter who’s starting to find themselves confused by ‘knitter’s jargon’? Everybody has to go through this at some point. Some things are so obvious to an experienced knitter, and not to the beginner. And it’s so frustrating! I remember going to our local W.I. on a Friday morning, when I’d come […]
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