Would you like to minimize irregularities in your knitwork and achieve a smoother result, here is a tip! Tip for smooth knittingSmooth knitting is all about keeping your tension under control. Some knitters use more tension than others, and that’s totally fine. Loose knitting can look different from tight knitting, but both can be smooth […]
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Dutch, UK English, US English and German patternsHere at Home of Yarns, every pattern is available in four languages: US English, UK English, Dutch and German. I write and translate all the patterns myself. And I translate for other designers too. In the beginning there was DutchSince I am Dutch, I start writing every knitting
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Most likely, you have already come across the term ‘gauge’ numerous times, but what does it mean and is it important? Find out everything about knitting gauge here and how to fix it when it is off. What is gauge?Gauge in knitting refers to the number of stitches and rows per square surface, usually expressed
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Besides written instructions, you might also find a knitting chart to show you how a knitting project is made. If you can read patterns visually in a chart, it can be a much quicker and easier method for you to follow the pattern, especially when the pattern becomes increasingly complicated. If you are new to
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When you want to knit or crochet a particular pattern and get a similar result, it is important to also use similar yarn. One of the things to check is the yarn weight or thickness.
Gauge vs. Yarn weight category
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Are you familiar with the problem of stitches slipping of your knitting needles? Here are some tips to prevent that from ruining your hard work.
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Would you like to knit your own dishcloths? With these tips your homemade dishcloths will be of great quality and obviously look amazing! Knitting levelYou can make your knitted dishcloths as complex as you like, but you only need the basics to start. If you can knit and purl, you can make beautiful dishcloths! Suitable
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Christmas is around the corner. I see more neighbours starting to decorate their gardens with twinkle lights every day and I might start decorating this weekend too. I love Christmas, lights and cosiness. That is why knitting for Christmas is so much fun. If you need some inspiration, here are 5 Christmas knitting ideas. 1
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Do you sometimes get a painful feeling in your hands and fingers while knitting? Maybe even after only 5 minutes? Here is how to get rid of knitting pain. Observe where your knitting pain comes fromFirstly, observe excactly where you are hurting. Is it your cramped fingers, hands, wrists, arms or maybe a combination? Then
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Are you learning how to knit and interested in how to hold knitting needles? There a a billion ways to hold those needles and there is not just one right way. You just got to find what works for you. Here is how I hold them. Knitting styleSince I learned how to knit from my
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