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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

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

Three small balls of yarn sit inside a light blue jasperware bowl on a dark wood desktop.

Do You Need a Yarn Bowl for Knitting? 5 Alternatives to Try

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

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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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