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A Free Hat Knitting Pattern: The Littoral Hat
You all know by now that I take yarn substitution very seriously. That’s because knowing how to substitute yarn opens up a whole new world for knitters. After giving…
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Can You Use Summer Yarns in Patterns Designed for Wool?
It’s absolutely possible to use summer yarns in some patterns designed for wool, but you need to be thoughtful about it. Here’s how.
Felting and Superwash Wool: What Every Knitter Should Know
Superwash wool behaves differently in the washing process compared to nonsuperwash wool. Come learn why and what to look out for.
On Making by Hand in a Digital World
What happens when the slow world of knitting collides with the fast-paced digital society most of us inhabit?
An Introduction to Jasperware: My Favorite Pretty Pottery
I’m a bit of a magpie and, as a result, have all sorts of weird little collections around the house. One that isn’t weird, though? The Jasperware. Jasperware is a classic pottery style developed in the late…
12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Knitting with Silk or Linen Yarns
Silk and linen yarns are beautiful, but their characteristics are very different from wool yarns. Here’s what I wish I knew earlier.
4 Reasons to Love Project Bags for Knitting
Project bags for knitting projects serve multiple practical and aesthetic functions. Here are four reasons why I love them.
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