Knitting hacks

Provisional Cast-ons

What is a provisional cast-on? A provisional cast-on is a temporary cast-on that can be removed. This means that the cast on edge isn’t really an edge, but a live set of stitches that can be picked up and worked later. What’s the purpose of a temporary cast-on? This type of cast-on is used when

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How to Bind Off Knitting

To bind off knitting means to close all the live stitches, the ones sitting on the needle, so the knitting won’t unravel when taken off the needles. There are several ways to bind off a knitting project. The characteristics of the project determine which method is more suitable. For example, if your fabric is stretchy

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Knitting Tips for Beginners

My Best Knitting Tips for Beginners Too many mistakes can put you off. Therefore I have listed all the knitting tips for beginners I wish that I had known when I was first starting out. When I started knitting I made all kinds of mistakes. I still do after ten years – and that’s ok!

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Knitting Neat Edges

5 ways of knitting neat edges! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Have you ever looked at a finished project and felt a bit disappointed because the edges didn’t turn out as neat as you had wished for? Blankets,

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Substitute Yarn

How to find a yarn that fits your pattern Do you know how to substitute a yarn with another? It’s important to choose wisely when choosing another yarn for a pattern. If the yarn doesn’t match your pattern there may be a big disappointment waiting for you at the finishing line of your project. But

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