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How to knit a hat on straight needles

How to knit a hat on straight needles

Most knitting patterns for hats are written for knitting in the round, either using double pointed needles (dpn’s), a short circular needle , or two circular needles. But sometimes you...

How to knit a hat on straight needles

Most knitting patterns for hats are written for knitting in the round, either using double pointed needles (dpn’s), a short circular needle , or two circular needles. But sometimes you...

How to knit a scarf

How to knit a scarf

A scarf is a great first knitting project. I mean, it’s basically a big rectangle, and a knitted rectangle is where most of start. And a scarf is a practical...

How to knit a scarf

A scarf is a great first knitting project. I mean, it’s basically a big rectangle, and a knitted rectangle is where most of start. And a scarf is a practical...

Crochet and the G-Square

Crochet and the G-Square

Some random thoughts about crochet.

Crochet and the G-Square

Some random thoughts about crochet.

A beginner lace chart: English Fern

A beginner lace knitting pattern: English Fern

I wrote a little post about lace blocking, and forgot to mention which lace stitch I used for the sample.

A beginner lace knitting pattern: English Fern

I wrote a little post about lace blocking, and forgot to mention which lace stitch I used for the sample.

Basic stitch anatomy

Basic stitch anatomy

If you look at stockinette stitch from the right side, you will see that it looks the same upside down as it does right side up.

Basic stitch anatomy

If you look at stockinette stitch from the right side, you will see that it looks the same upside down as it does right side up.

Learn to Crochet: Slip knot

Learn to Crochet: Slip knot

Slip knots are very useful in knitting and crochet. A slip knot is a quick way of securing a loop of yarn to a needle or hook, and is one...

Learn to Crochet: Slip knot

Slip knots are very useful in knitting and crochet. A slip knot is a quick way of securing a loop of yarn to a needle or hook, and is one...