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Author: Jean

How to make the last bind off stitch neat.

Posted on September 30, 2018August 24, 2021 by Jean
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Guinness record for largest knitting needles.

Posted on September 8, 2018September 5, 2021 by Jean
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Easy to make yarn bowl!

Posted on September 5, 2018September 5, 2021 by Jean

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All knitters and crocheters need one of these!

Posted on September 3, 2018September 5, 2021 by Jean

Knitters Gonna Knit Tote

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Can you find your favorite constellation?

Posted on September 3, 2018September 5, 2021 by Jean

Over 100 hours of knitting on a machine!!

Epic Sky Chart Machine-Knit By Heart of Pluto … Can You Find Your Favorite Constellation?

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Historical photos of people knitting

Posted on August 19, 2018September 5, 2021 by Jean

http://mentalfloss.com/photos/87220/10-awesome-historical-photos-people-knitting

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How to Make a Pom Pom Tassel

Posted on August 18, 2018September 6, 2021 by Jean

Lots of items you could put these cute little guys on.

How to Make a Pompom Tassel

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One way on how to substitute yarn

Posted on August 17, 2018August 24, 2021 by Jean

One way to see how much  yarn is in that ball in your stash.

http://www.masondixonknitting.com/grist-secret-measurement-substituting-yarn/

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Fixing a dropped German short row Stitch

Posted on August 2, 2018September 6, 2021 by Jean

I’ve now tried this, but looks interesting.

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How to knit continental

Posted on July 13, 2018September 7, 2021 by Jean

I’ve been trying this, but I’m really slow.

How to Hold Yarn and Adjust Tension in Continental Knitting – Step by Step

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Do your knitted socks fit?

Posted on July 5, 2018September 5, 2021 by Jean

Good article on how socks should fit.

https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/how-a-sock-is-supposed-to-fit/

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Knotted knit two together bind off

Posted on July 3, 2018August 24, 2021 by Jean

Haven’t tried this yet, but looks pretty neat!

Click to access Knotted_K2tog_Bind_Off.pdf

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How much yarn do you need?

Posted on June 29, 2018September 5, 2021 by Jean

This is a guide to give you the general idea of how much you need for several items.

 

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Have you knitted with beads?

Posted on June 27, 2018September 13, 2021 by Jean

Good article regarding how to use beads. Give it a try. Easier thank you think.

http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/FEATseducedbybeads.html

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How to protect yarn from moths

Posted on June 25, 2018September 6, 2021 by Jean

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Tips-for-Knitting/Clothes-Moths-Yarn-Protect

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29 tips for avoiding knitting pain

Posted on June 25, 2018September 7, 2021 by Jean

We all get some pain when we knit too long. I know my right shoulder is letting me know to take a rest.

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Tips-for-Knitting/29-tips-for-avoiding-knitting-pain

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22 tips for blocking knitting

Posted on June 25, 2018November 3, 2021 by Jean

Got to be at least one tip in here that you have not heard of!

This article has 22 tips for blocking knitting

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How to stop stockinette curling

Posted on June 25, 2018September 7, 2021 by Jean

Several good suggestions. Hopefully one will work for you!

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Tips-for-Knitting/How-to-Stop-Stockinette-Curling/

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Increase & decrease calculator

Posted on June 21, 2018August 21, 2021 by Jean

This is pretty neat. Helpful if you put it on your phone, I pad, etc.

http://www.worldknits.com/knitting-calculators/

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From the Yarn-School, over the rainbow helpful hints

Posted on June 6, 2018September 7, 2021 by Jean

This website has lots of useful information.

http://overtherainbowyarn.com/yarn-school/

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