Rib stitches are commonly used in knitting to add stretch and to stop rolling edges, but also because they are aesthetically pleasing. The variation of ribbing knit stitch patterns is vast. The standard ribbings use alternating knit columns and purl stitches, creating vertical textured stripes. The width of the stripes can vary from one stitch […]
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Yes, at most times you can substitute a worsted yarn with an aran yarn and vice versa. I would say that it pretty much depends on the project you have in mind. Let’s say that your knitting a blanket and swap the yarn for a slightly heavier or lighter alternative. Your gauge will probably change
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Choosing a cardigan knitting kit is a great way to avoid trouble and guestimating when working on your next comfy sweater. No matter if you are an experienced knitter or just about to cast on your first cardigan project! Issues like finding the right yarn, estimating how much yarn you will need, figuring out if
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Baby blankets are fun to knit! But sometimes it’s a struggle deciding on colors or which yarn to use. That’s why knitting kits are so popular amongst both new and experienced knitters! When you buy a knit kit you know that the colors are carefully picked out to match and that you get the right
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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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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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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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