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How to Knit Polka Dot Knit Hat
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5 Tips for Working with Wool
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How to Decrease in Knitting
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How to Make a Slip Knot for Knitting
A slip knot is the starting point for just about everything you'll do in knitting. It is also the basis for all …
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Beginner's Guide to Knit Lace
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How to Fasten Off Crochet
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How to Join New Yarn in Crochet
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How to Increase in Crochet
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