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Twisting yarns when changing colors

Posted on September 2, 2021October 9, 2021 by Jean
[tutorial] Twisting Yarns when Changing Colors
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Random Stripe Generator

Posted on August 6, 2021August 25, 2021 by Centre Knitters Guild

You just type in what colors you want to use and how many rows you want of each color and the generator will let you see what it looks like. If you do not like what you look at you change change it.

http://www.biscuitsandjam.com/stripe_maker.php

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Two color cast on

Posted on July 10, 2021November 29, 2021 by Jean

Click here for instructions on how to do the two color cast on.

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Correcting color change jog

Posted on June 18, 2021August 25, 2021 by Jean
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How to avoid holes when using 2 colors.

Posted on May 14, 2021August 31, 2021 by Jean
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Braided cast on

Posted on April 23, 2021November 29, 2021 by Jean

Looks really pretty in more than one color, but can be done in one color.

[tutorial] Braided Cast On

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Neater intarsia

Posted on August 1, 2019September 1, 2021 by Jean

https://yarnsub.com/articles/techniques/neater-intarsia/

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How to……various topics

Posted on July 6, 2019September 6, 2021 by Jean

Translation for 12 languages. Knitting tips. Conversion charts. Lots more. Scroll through to see various topics.

Knitting Tips, Terms and Techniques

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Choosing Colors

Posted on February 26, 2019September 1, 2021 by Jean

Combining colors can be a challenge. Using a color wheel can help.

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How to remove purl dash lines

Posted on January 1, 2019September 6, 2021 by Jean

A helpful tip when changing yarn colors:

https://www.studioknitsf.com/remove-purl-dash-lines/

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5 tips for knitting stripes

Posted on February 19, 2018September 10, 2021 by Centre Knitters Guild

It was interesting to see when a picture of swatches with the same number of stitches and the same number of rows, bu one garter and one stockinette and they are not the same length.

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Avoiding color blips when knitting stripes

Posted on January 9, 2018September 13, 2021 by Centre Knitters Guild
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Managing yarn in multiple colored project.

Posted on June 7, 2017October 9, 2021 by Jean

Thought this was an interesting way to manage yarn so it won’t get tangled when using several colors. I enjoy seeing creativity in action.

Yarn Management System
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