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Author: Jean

Micro Knitter

Posted on August 30, 2017September 30, 2021 by Jean

I can’t imagine knitting this small!!

https://www.altheacrome.com/micro-knits

If you want to see her actually knitting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT5MFdAB7fI

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Cat Bordhi’s Sweet Tomato Heel

Posted on August 29, 2017October 8, 2021 by Jean

Padded Sweet Tomato Heel Socks

Cat’s Sweet Tomato Heel Socks – a Heel Tutorial

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How to Improve the Loose Knit Stitch Before a Purl

Posted on August 28, 2017September 30, 2021 by Jean

I could have used this a long time ago!

http://artemiswolf.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/photo-tutorial-how-to-improve-loose.html

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5 quick and easy ways to join new yarn in crochet

Posted on August 25, 2017September 30, 2021 by Jean

One of these surely will fit your needs.

http://crochet.diyeverywhere.com/2017/04/15/5-quick-and-easy-ways-to-join-new-yarn-in-crochet-/?src=fbfan_59548&t=fbad&up=20170429&k=lgohdus00167

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Soft side to hard time: Green Bay inmates knitting for babies, veterans

Posted on August 25, 2017September 30, 2021 by Jean

The focus is on the therapeutic benefit–a way to keep inmates out of trouble.

http://www.wbay.com/content/news/Soft-side-to-hard-time-Green-Bay-inmates-knitting-for-babies-veterans-441671903.html?cid=facebook_WBAY_TV-2

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Interesting and useful site

Posted on August 22, 2017September 30, 2021 by Jean

I know we all have dozens of sites that we go to regularly for information or new patterns and probably don’t need another one. However I find this one is useful and has a lot of good information. Let me know what you think.

Home

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Men, women, and children knit for the war.

Posted on August 3, 2017October 8, 2021 by Jean

http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/when-knitting-was-a-patriotic-duty-wwi-homefront-wool-brigades

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Help for putting seams in knitting.

Posted on August 2, 2017November 15, 2021 by Jean

Most knitters don’t like putting seams in things. Hopefully this will help.

7 Methods for putting in seams

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Knitting needles 101

Posted on August 2, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

Handy chart.

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Tips-for-Knitting/Knitting-Needle-Sizes/?utm_content=bufferf8505&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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Single row button hole

Posted on August 2, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

I’ve never tried this,but it certainly looks nice when done and easy to do

Posted in Buttons, How to, SweatersLeave a comment

Knitted flower tutorial

Posted on July 30, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

Quick and easy embellishment for your next  hat project!

http://mackandmabel.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/knitted-flower-tutorial.html

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Yarn Weights Chart [Infographic]

Posted on July 28, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

Helpful chart for beginners. 

Click to access AFK-yarn%20weights%20chart.pdf

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Converting a flat pattern into a circular one.

Posted on July 27, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

I have never tried this. Have you?

Converting a Flat Pattern to Circular

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7 important yarn facts

Posted on July 25, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

Good to know for the beginner knitter and a good review for the seasoned knitted.

7 Important Yarn Facts

 

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Sock calculator

Posted on July 25, 2017October 1, 2021 by Jean

Have any of you tried this approach to knitting socks? Looks interesting. I put in some numbers and up popped a pattern.

https://www.violetgreen.co.uk/shop/free-4ply-sock-short-row-heel-knitting-pattern-calculator/

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Safety eyes for knitted/crocheted toys

Posted on July 24, 2017October 7, 2021 by Jean

I don’t make toys often, but this is good to know.

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Faux cables

Posted on July 24, 2017November 28, 2021 by Jean

I’ll have to give this a try.

https://blog.knittingnuances.com/2017/07/23/showy-cable-a-new-way-to-knit-faux-cables/

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Yarn stash organizers for amateurs!

Posted on July 24, 2017October 7, 2021 by Jean

They obviously have not seen my stash!

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How to know when your on a cable row.

Posted on July 23, 2017October 7, 2021 by Jean

I will definitely have to try this one.

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How to make a cable with out a cable needle.

Posted on July 23, 2017October 7, 2021 by Jean

Looks easy enough. I’ll have to give it a try.

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