M1R and M1L are two popular knitting increases that are often seen in knitting patterns, both one by one and as a pair. These increases mirror each other. They look almost the same but lean in different directions, and that’s why they are often used in pairs. You can use them for functional details like […]
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The M1R and M1L (make 1 right and make 1 left) are often seen in knitting patterns. They lean in different directions and are often worked in pairs, for example in raglan increases. Leaning increases are of course used for increasing the number of knitting stitches, but they are also used to make textured patterns
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So you want to crochet a gorgeous Christmas blanket? Then I suggest you get yourself a Christmas blanket crochet kit! Crochet kits are a great way to set yourself up for success when it comes to crocheting blankets. A Christmas blanket is a large project that you likely will want to keep for a long
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Left-leaning decreases and right-leaning decreases look fantastic when done right! But when you have them all mixed up it may look rather messy. There are actually two simple ways to know which way a knitting decrease will slant! The slant is determined by the position of the stitches When making a knitting decrease, the direction
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Purl dash lines can drive a knitter crazy! This post is dedicated to removing them. Or rather make sure they are kept on the wrong side of your work where you won’t have to see them 🙂 These little buggers can make or break a project when mixing colorwork with textured patterns. Let’s see what
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I did a post some time ago featuring the most adorable knitting kits for baby blankets. That post is incredibly popular, so I decided to put together a post with even more blanket knitting kits. But, this time with a focus on gorgeous blankets in adult sizes! You’ll find beginner friendly kits as well as
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Crocheting a scalloped edge is an easy and excellent way to take a project to the next level of prettiness! No matter if it’s a crochet pillow, a granny square blanket, or a knit sweater. The Scalloped border, or Shell border as it’s also called, works for all kinds of projects. In this tutorial, I
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If you know carry yarn between rows you can avoid a lot of cutting and weaving in ends when knitting with two or more colors. No matter if you’re working on a complicated pattern with stranded knitting and several colors or just making stripes in two colors. In both cases, you will need to choose
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Adding stripes to knitting projects is a great way to add some color and interest! It’s easy and leaves few ends to weave in. When knitting flat ( back and forth) it’s all sunshine and rainbows as long as we knit stripes with an even number of rows. Just pick up the new color and
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In this post, we’re taking a closer look at knitting stripes in garter stitch. I just love knitting garter stitch! It’s so relaxing and the garter stitch fabric is so soft and cuddly. I use it for scarves, blankets, shawls, washcloths… Add some stripes and it becomes even better! Colorwork can be as easy as
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