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How to knit Mittens for beginners (using straight needles)
In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing my easiest pattern to knit mittens for beginners, using straight needles, not circulars. You can decorate them as a Halloween project, as I did, (for the pumpkin, I applied the Duplicate Stitch technique) or not… it’s up to you 😉 The only techniques required are knitting and purling because the design will do the work for you: Due to the combination of knit + purl stitches, you won’t need to increase, nor decrease anything! In fact, this is a great option when you just want to watch your favorite TV show (currently mine is The Morning Show), and don’t feel like paying extra attention to…
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How to knit a witch/wizard/warlock hat for Halloween
Another easy project to knit for a DIY Halloween costume: This witch/wizard/warlock hat is ideal for beginners: It’s knitted flat, and if you know how to knit and purl, you can do it! The witch/wizard/warlock hat comes in many sizes (1 year to adult). First, we’ll knit a triangle, starting from the base, decreasing gradually to form the point of the hat. Then we’ll sew up lengthwise and close the cone. To finish the hat we’ll sew up part of the base toward the inside of the cone, to form the brim. If you like it wider, knit more rows before the decrease section. Did you miss the previous Halloween…
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How to knit a Baby Pumpkin Hat for Halloween
In this tutorial you will learn how to knit a baby pumpkin hat for beginners, step by step (please watch the video tutorial where every part of the process is explained). The pumpkin hat is really easy and fast to knit: If you know how to cast on, how to knit and purl, definitely, this pattern is for you! It’s knitted flat and it comes in 2 sizes (0-3 months and 6 months). You will also learn how to knit an I-Cord, for the stalk of the pumpkin. I would love it, if this one becomes your first Halloween knitting project of the year! MATERIALS 30 gr / 1.06 oz…
