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Four gray mitered squares sit on top of a lace doily next to a yellow rose, a teacup full of milky tea, some antique books, and two neutral-colored balls of yarn.

4 Ways to Knit a Mitered Square (and When to Use Each One)

A top-down photo showing two swatches, one with the floats cut and one with the floats intact (the white swatch on the bottom). They're surrounded by more yarn, some metal knitting needles, a silver trinket box, a pink rose, and a seed stitch swatch knit flat.

Speed Swatching for Knitters: Accurate Gauge in Less Time

A top-down photo of a pile of pink and cream knit accessories with a gray swatch in the middle. All of the knit items have bobbles on them, including the swatch.

Three Different Ways to Knit Bobbles

A top-down photo where a white stoneware pitcher full of metal and wooden knitting needles sits on a desk surrounded by pastel mini skeins of yarn and a couple knitting projects in progress on metal and plastic needles.

How to Pick the Right Knitting Needle Material for Your Project

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

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Why yes, I do carry a ludicrously capacious handba Why yes, I do carry a ludicrously capacious handbag for exactly this reason.
I can finally tell you how much I adore this new y I can finally tell you how much I adore this new yarn coming from @aimeeshermakes ! Aimee kindly sent me a couple skeins to play around with, and I’ve decided to turn them into a shawl pattern. Keep your eyes out for that one in a couple months. This yarn is so drapey and elegant but the wool content helps reduce some of the textural challenges of pure linen/silk (no give, scratchy on the hands). I was able to knit for several hours yesterday with no hand discomfort when usually I need to take more frequent breaks with linen and silk.
Here’s a look at just how easy it is to knit socks Here’s a look at just how easy it is to knit socks with two circular needles. I’m using 16 inch circulars here, but I know a lot of people who like to knit two at a time will use 24 inch circulars. Have you tried this method?
I got the idea for these knitting valentines yeste I got the idea for these knitting valentines yesterday and spent way too much time giggling to myself while I worked on them. If you have knitter you love, share your favorite with them!
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