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How to Make Pompoms
It's easier than you think to make pompoms! Find out how in this article, complete with step-by-step video. As a bonus..
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How to Bind Off
Casting off for right handers (also known as binding off) is the process of putting a finishing edge on a piece to prevent …
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How to Knit Stockinette Stitch
In stocking stitch, the knit rows are the right side of the work and each stitch resembles a "V". In reverse stocking stit …
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How to Weave in Ends in Knitting
Weave in ends securely before blocking pieces or sewing seams. Securely woven ends will not come loose with wear or washin …
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Knit i-cord: The Essentials
Making an i-Cord is a quick and easy way to create a beautiful knit cord which can be incorporated into many projects. A f …
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How to Fix a Hole in Your Knitting with Embroidery
"You worked on that project for hours. It was used and loved but now you’ve found a hole! Never fear. You can fix a hole! …"
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How to Fix a Hole in Your Knitting with Duplicate Stitch Embroidery
By Laura BainYou worked on that project for hours. It was used and loved but now you've found a hole! Never fear. You can …
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How to Knit with 4 Needles
Knitting with four double-point needles forms a seamless piece in areas that are too small for circular needles, such as s …
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Tips on the Cable Edge Scarf
I love this Cable Edge Scarf (LW3004) pattern, and you will too! Whether you're a cable veteran or just a beginner, this scarf's..
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Ribbed Slit Shawl Knitting Pattern Tips
Over the past several months I've worked on the Ribbed Slit Shawl (LW2438) in Super Soft as my lunch break project...
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Skill Level: Experienced
Party Sweater for the Holidays
I saw this knitted Party Sweater pattern and thought how pretty it would be for the Christmas holidays. I am going to knit a medium..
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Learn a Stitch, Make a Checked Cowl
Welcome to the second entry in our ongoing series Learn a Stitch, Make a Cowl! Each month in 2015 we will teach you a new crochet or knit stitch.
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Cozy Knits for Chickens
Why do chickens cross the road? To get a sweater, of course! One of my friends, Kristie Mach, has a friend who lives in Canada named Libby who keeps pet Silkie chickens.
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Learn a Stitch, Make this Lacy Cowl
Welcome to the seven entry in our ongoing series Learn a Stitch, Make a Cowl! Each month in 2015 we will teach you a new crochet or knit stitch.
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Skill Level: Experienced
A Little Snow(man) in July
I admit to loving snowmen. I collect them in all shapes and sizes. I have ceramic snowmen, a yarn ball snowman holding an old wooden spool..
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Skill Level: Experienced
Learn a Stitch, Make an Entrelac Knit Cowl
Welcome to the ninth entry in our ongoing series Learn a Stitch, Make a Cowl! Each month in 2015 we will teach you a new crochet or knit stitch.
