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Three pairs of handknit socks--one pink with a round toe, one white with a wedge toe, and one gray with a star toe--are laid out on a white dresser top with some antique books in the background.

4 Reasons I Recommend Round Toes for Newer Sock Knitters

A woven basket with a multicolored mitered square blanket in progress poking over the top of the basket.

Rem, Rep, Cont? Decoding Common Knitting Abbreviations

A horizontal photo taken from the top-down showing how three pairs of handknit socks with textured heels are laid out flat on a white countertop. On the left is a pink pair, with a cream pair in the middle, and a light green pair on the right.

Why I Use Textured Heels in My Sock Knitting

A pile of peach-colored knitting on a vintage side table with a blue and white teacup full of coffee next to it.

Continental or English: Which Knitting Style is Best?

A tan square of knit material in progress is displayed on a pair of bamboo straight knitting needles. It's surrounded by balls of yarn, other knit squares, antique doilies, an intaglio, a pair of ornate scissors, and a tiny silver tray with a brass key and pink tassel in it. Everything sits on top of several vintage lace doilies.

Knit a Blanket on Straight Needles: Tips for Beginners

A tan handknit hat sits on a white dresser top surrounded by antique books and a basket full of mini skeins of pastel yarn.

Three Things You Might Not Know About Free Knitting Patterns

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 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 horizontal image showing a plate of green grapes, a plate of crackers with cheese and fruit spread, and a teacup full of hot tea sit on a table surrounded by white knitting and mini skeins of pastel yarn.

The Best Knitting Snacks: Food Ideas for Stitchers

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Now that I’m self-employed, any complaints about Now that I’m self-employed, any complaints about company management are really just complaints about myself, so I’m trying to be a good boss.
When I sat down to design Illustrated Couple, I kn When I sat down to design Illustrated Couple, I knew I wanted to include some design details that were a little easier for newer sock knitters. The toe shape was an easy choice. That’s because for beginners, I always recommend the round toe. It has a few special characteristics that make it especially good for learning. And bonus: it’s really cute, too.
If you need me, I’ll be over here stitching in m If you need me, I’ll be over here stitching in my corner where nobody will talk to me for a little bit. No, no. Shh. I’m counting.
One of the coolest things about knitting is how in One of the coolest things about knitting is how infinitely customizable it is. Each of these socks uses a different toe construction for a slightly different fit. How about you? Do you like round toe, wedge toe, star toe, something else?
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