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    12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Knitting with Silk or Linen Yarns

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    Rem, Rep, Cont? Decoding Common Knitting Abbreviations

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    Why I Use Textured Heels in My Sock Knitting

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    Continental or English: Which Knitting Style is Best?

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    A Quick Guide to Knitting With Pure Silk Yarn

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    4 Tips to Knit a Hat From the Top Down With Style

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    Knit a Blanket on Straight Needles: Tips for Beginners

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    Three Things You Might Not Know About Free Knitting Patterns

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    How and Why to Use a Garter Tab Cast On (With Tutorial)

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    I was SO CLOSE to finishing this little pair of so I was SO CLOSE to finishing this little pair of socks, and then I realized the numbers weren’t adding up for the instep. I had knit a heel flap that was too narrow.

So it sat in time out for a couple days. Today, I had the patience and energy, so I ripped out the heel and started knitting again.

And anyway, time spent knitting is never wasted.
    After months of work on an absolute mess of a patt After months of work on an absolute mess of a pattern and some superhuman patience from my tech editor and an incredible crew of testers, the knitting pattern for the Aspect Ratio Socks is finally ready! It’ll be published on July 11, so mark your calendars and pick your yarn. If you need a reminder, save this post to help you remember!
    During summertime, many of us like to switch to li During summertime, many of us like to switch to linen and silk yarns. I spent some time last year learning to use them effectively, and now I’ve got a whole host of tips and tricks. Here are three of my favorite bits of information about knitting with silk and linen yarns.
    It’s probably about time for me to devote anothe It’s probably about time for me to devote another evening to weaving in ends, but I’m not ready to admit that just yet. Until then, I keep knitting squares and squares and squares.
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