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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Welcome to Knit And Natter Vlogmas 2018 week 2… which means continuing with one video every day from now until Christmas Eve! 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 too! Day Eight: Increasing In Knitting Day […]
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Are you getting questions about Christmas gifts already? It’s only just December, so maybe you have family who wait for the last week before shopping? Which means you still have time to put your Santa list down where they’re likely to see it! Will you despise me if I tell you that we’re pretty much […]
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Welcome to Knit And Natter Vlogmas 2018… which means one video every day from now until Christmas Eve! 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 too! Day One: Mrs Weasley’s Jumpers Day Two: My First Knit […]
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Have you ever felt that you’re going ’round the houses,’ a metaphorical walking ’round the block, when you’re picking out patterns to knit? Sometime I feel this can happen more when I’m not just knitting for myself but for other people too? When you’re knitting for Christmas, this can happen more often, as you want […]
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You know you want to knit gifts for Christmas, (and yes, there is still more than enough time!) but have such a plethora of patterns and yarns to choose from, that you don’t know where to start. There are many ways you can go. Maybe you decide to knit the same pom-pom hat for everyone […]
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Christmas Knitting , Finishing Your Knits , Knitting Tips and Tricks
What happens when you either forget the k2tog or drop a stitch and have the stitch drop through a k2tog? Disaster! Do you unravel three or more stitches to start decreasing again? Or do you do what I do, that is take a crochet hook and save the k2tog right there in the middle of […]
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Christmas Knitting , Finishing Your Knits
Find yourself some chunky (bulky) yarn and a pair of scissors and you’re ready! Is it that simple? Well yes, it is. Using a pom-pom maker, will do a similar job as your fingers, so I say, just use your fingers! Whichever path you take you’re going to have to do a lot of trimming after […]
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Christmas Knitting , Finishing Your Knits , Knitting Tips and Tricks
So are there times when everything goes well and then right near the end of the knit… you notice a mistake in the colour stranding? I have the answer for you here! (because, yes the most experienced knitters still make mistakes!) If you’d like the pattern, to make a Christmas Baby Beanie, see the baby […]
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If you’ve ever found yourself covered in tinsel strands, and the rest of the house too, because your 10-year-old decided that he wanted a hat trimmed with the novelty glitter yarn, you’ll be thankful for this alternative. As long as you’re comfortable and confident holding the yarn and needles in between stitches, you’ll be able […]
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