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Knitting Tips

Tips for reversing shaping

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Jean

Tips & Tricks for Reversing Shaping

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10 tips to make you a really better knitter

Posted on June 14, 2021August 6, 2021 by Jean
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10 tips to make you a better knitter

Posted on June 14, 2021August 6, 2021 by Jean
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15 tips for beginner knitters

Posted on June 7, 2021August 6, 2021 by Jean

Click to access top-15-beginner-tips.pdf

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12 tips for knitting while traveling

Posted on June 7, 2021August 6, 2021 by Jean

Click to access 12-tips-travel-knitting.pdf

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Seed stitch issues and how to avoid them

Posted on May 30, 2021August 25, 2021 by Jean
Issues with Seed Stitch and How to Avoid Them
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Knit a thumb on a mitten with out gaps.

Posted on May 17, 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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Avoiding hole when knitting the underarm.

Posted on May 12, 2021August 31, 2021 by Jean
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Picking up underarm stitches

Posted on May 12, 2021August 31, 2021 by Jean
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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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Several techniques

Posted on August 1, 2019September 5, 2021 by Jean

You probably know some of these techniques, but there may be one or two that will be new to you.

https://yarnsub.com/articles/techniques/

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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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12 knitting tips for beginners

Posted on April 30, 2019August 21, 2021 by Jean

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Tips-for-Knitting/Knitting-Tips-For-Beginners

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12 knitting tips for beginners

Posted on April 30, 2019August 21, 2021 by Jean

https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Tips-for-Knitting/Knitting-Tips-For-Beginners

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Knitting with cable tips

Posted on April 24, 2019November 28, 2021 by Jean

Tips for binding off cables 

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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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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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Knitting techniques

Posted on May 9, 2018September 7, 2021 by Jean

Here are several ideas if you want to add a little something to whatever your knitting.

https://imknitting.com/knitting-lessons/knitting-techniques-681.html

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AN EASY LONG-TAIL CAST-ON CALCULATION

Posted on November 15, 2017September 17, 2021 by Jean

Give this a try and see if it works!

https://basketsofyarn.com/blogs/notebook/put-a-stop-to-long-tail-cast-on-chicken

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