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  • A white woman's hands (mine!) use very small steel knitting needles to start a pink garter-tab cast-on. Blurred in the background are a white stoneware pitcher full of knitting needles, green and white balls of yarn, and a green knit sock.

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

    A close-up on the toes of a pair of handknit gray socks. This image shows that the toes are knit with a whimsical star toe construction.

    How to Knit a Star Toe (Toe Up and Cuff Down)

    A crescent-shaped shawl in pale blue and yellow stripes is draped around the torso of a white dressmaker's form. In the background is a large monstera plant, a brick fireplace, and some framed antique prints on the walls.

    Easy Crescent Shawl Knitting Formula – Free Tutorial

    A flatlay photo showing four mini triangle shawls in slightly different shapes at the bottom center. They're surrounded by a plate full of mini yarn balls, an antique pitcher filled with knitting needles and crochet hooks, and a white teacup and saucer full of tea.

    How to Knit a Triangle Shawl for Beginners: 4 Easy Shapes

    A light green knit hat, a brown knit wrap, and a pair of peach knit socks are all displayed on the back of a chair. Each of the knit items has lots of different styles of cables.

    How to Easily Cable Knit Without a Cable Needle

    A white knit shawl in progress is piled on top of a dresser. Slightly blurred in the background are lots of antique books and a basket full of mini skeins of yarn.

    11 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Knitting

    Three pairs of pastel handknit socks are laid out on a white marble countertop next to a teacup full of milky tea and an antique book. A little tape measure is spooled out across their toes.

    How to Knit Socks that Fit Perfectly Every Time

    In focus at the front of the photo is a dish full of pastel mini skeins of yarn. Blurred in the background are a couple pairs of handknit socks in light blue and caramel colors.

    Knitting on a Budget: 13 Tips to Keep Costs Down

    A close-up on the lacy yoke of a knit linen t-shirt. The shirt is displayed on a white dressmaker's form with a wooden top.

    Everything You Need to Know About Knitting with Linen Yarn

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    Why did I think handknit socks needed sky for a ba Why did I think handknit socks needed sky for a background? I don’t know, but here we are. It was good for my abs, at least!

The knitting pattern for these socks is called Aspect Ratio, and it’s out now.
    So excited for this knitting project in collaborat So excited for this knitting project in collaboration with the sweethearts at @badsheepyarn! What do you think these handknit socks will end up looking like?
    I mean, I will absolutely be knitting more socks t I mean, I will absolutely be knitting more socks this week, but these are just so pretty and I want to ogle them a bit longer! Have you picked up your copy of Aspect Ratio yet?
    I use sock blockers a lot in my photos so you all I use sock blockers a lot in my photos so you all can see the details, but they aren’t strictly necessary. In fact, depending on the circumstances, they might actually do more harm than good. Here’s a peek at when you might want to use sock blockers for your knit socks and when you might want to avoid them.
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