Knitting Basics

Knitting Abbreviations

88 Knitting Abbreviations – do you know them all? Do you know what all the knitting abbreviations mean? Does ANYONE know what all of them mean? I don’t know. But to help all of us out I have listed all I could think of. And all I could find in my patterns, knitting books and […]

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Use Stitch Markers in Knitting

9 ways to use Stitch Markers in Knitting I love stitch markers! It’s a multifaceted tool and sometimes beautiful as jewelry. Actually, there are stitch markers that double as necklaces. I picked out the cutest stitch markers available on Amazon in a previous post, and it was soo much fun! See what I found! Stitch

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Measure gauge in knitting

Measure gauge like a pro! Gauge, or tension, is a very important measurement in knitting. Gauge is determined by how many stitches and rows the yarn get you to 4 inch or 10 centimeters, depending on which length system you use.  Hold your measuring tape horisontal and count the stitches that fit in 4 inches/10

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