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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Beginner Knitters 101 , Casting On
Yes, I admit it, I have a favourite. We fell in love about thirty years ago and as the years have gone by I’ve appreciated its assets even more! Can you tell, it’s earned a special place in my heart?! If you’d like to learn more about knitting and would like to know which mistakes […]
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Beginner Knitters 101 , Knitting Tips and Tricks
Can it really be that simple, avoiding 6 mistakes and everything will be hunky-dory? Well, believe it or not, it could be a big factor in whether you set yourself up for life-long enjoyment of knitting rather than giving it up at the first hurdle. I’ll tell you about three of these mistakes in this […]
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Beginner Knitters 101 , Knitting Jargon Tutorials
You know what it’s like! What am I doing?! Where am I in the pattern!? This secret knitting code is driving me completely barmy!? (or other phrases you and I can probably both imagine! 😉 ) In today’s video I’m going to give you the low-down on all the knitting jargon a newbie knitter needs […]
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Beginner Knitters 101 , Knitting Jargon Tutorials , Odds and Ends
If you want to create a stretchy band for a hat or cuff for a pair of mitts and double ribbing isn’t quite tight enough, single ribbing is for you. Also known as 1×1 rib it is a simple repetition stitch pattern of knit 1, purl 1. As shown in the video, the row repeats […]
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