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Knitting for beginners is one of my favorite things to teach because I love getting people started in the craft that I love so much. Our eBook, How to Knit for Beginners , has recently been updated to include step-by-step instructions for how to knit the purl stitch. And there's a new pattern in...
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The Rainbow Cowl by Lisa Shroyer I've been noticing a change lately, mainly with the seasonal products in some of the stores I shop in. Summer supplies are being replaced with school supplies! Our weather here in Spokane is hovering around the high 70s so it feels much to early for back-to-school...
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There's so much knowledge out there—let's help each other and share tips and tricks. Here are some topics to get you going: Sock Knitting: How do you avoid that hole at the top of the gusset? Sweater Knitting Patterns: What's your favorite cast-on tip? Lace Knitting: How do you put...
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Mags Kandis's Paper Roses, from her book Gifted I belong to a craft group called Women Who Run with Glue Guns. We get together to craft every month, sometimes working on our own separate crafts and sometimes doing a group craft (and sometimes just eating, laughing, and drinking wine!). Last month...
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This weekend marks the kick-off for World Wide Knit in Public (WWKIP) Week . Originally, this event started as a single day, for knitters (and crocheters!) everywhere to get out of the house, soak up some summer sun (or attempt to enjoy a wintery day, for those of you in the Southern Hemisphere), and...
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Mary Jane Mucklestone dressed up her simple Sweet Tee with a little flowery flair at the yoke. This tee is a perfect easy knitting pattern for spring-summer. Hannah Fettig's Whisper Cardigan was an instant classic almost the moment it was published. It's knit with lace-weight yarn on size 7 US...
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A friend recently shared an article with me about quirky color combinations, and oddly, I didn't think they were all that quirky! Here are some of the combos: —Blue and tomato red —Burnt orange and khaki —Orange and fuchsia —Bright pink and honeydew green —Burgundy and...
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Gerda Porter modeling her version of Ginevra's Pullover by Amy Polcyn My Friend Gerda Porter knitted Ginevra's Pullover from the Winter issue of Interweave Knits , and it turned out great! Gerda has known how to knit since her Oma (grandmother) taught her when she was 7. She took a class from...
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"Seriously?!? I think I can hold it until the temp gets above zero, Mom!" What is with this winter storm marching across America? It's so cold here we have to leave a faucet dripping so our pipes don't freeze! Don't get me wrong, I love any excuse to wrap up in my knitted scarves...
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Colorplay Scarf, knitted version Colorplay Scarf, crocheted version A note from Kathleen: I'm so thrilled to announce a new challenge! We've partnered with Tahki Yarns to bring you the Colorplay Reader Challenge . We invite you to take part in our challenge by knitting or crocheting a scarf ...
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This season of Knitting Daily TV features 13 epsiodes jam-packed with techniques from beginner to advanced knitter. Each episode begins with a Getting Started segment led by host and knitting expert Eunny Jang. From tips on i-cord basics, a tutorial on knitting to your shape, three brioche knitting techniques...
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A note from Kathleen: What have I learned from Knitting Daily TV ? Honestly, I don't think I have the space here to list all of the incredible tips, new techniques, and pure inspiration that I've gotten from KDTV! From new ways to cast-on to working with multiple colors to machine knitting tips...
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In the upcoming Winter/Spring issue of Knitscene , I wrote a bit of an introduction to the fabulous world of handspun art yarn. Now, I consider myself to be a very novice spinner. I can make yarn on my drop spindle. One day I might even knit the yarn I've spun—one skein of Imperial Stock Ranch...
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Browsing through magazines is one of life's greatest pleasures (at least it is for me!). And there are so many great digital resources these days, the browsing opportunities are endless. I was recently looking at digital back issues of Interweave Knits and I came across some fabulous knitted gloves...
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Brattlboro Hat by Melissa LeBarre Hats are so fun to knit. They're short projects, and they usually just take one skein—always a bonus. I recently knit a fun pattern from the fantastic book New England Knits by Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre. The pattern is the Brattleboro Hat...