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  • Knitting Projects step by step
  • Video Tutorials
  • Learn how to knit quickly
  • Lace Stitches
  • Knitting stitch patterns
  • Top knitting Tips, Tricks and Techniques

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  • Knitting Projects step by step
  • Video Tutorials
  • Learn how to knit quickly
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Recent Posts

  • How to Knit the No-Purling Hurdle Stitch + Video
  • An Alternative to the Stockinette that Knitters Should Know
  • How to Knit a No-Purling Reversible Stitch + Video (2 rows!)
  • How to Knit the Reversible ZigZag Stitch (super cozy+ Video)
  • How to Knit Super Easy Christmas Mini Sweaters + Video
  • How much yarn to use for a long tail cast on Tips for Knitters
    Top knitting Tips and Tricks

    Tips for Knitters 3: How much yarn to use for a long tail cast-on?

    September 7, 2022 /

    How much yarn for a long tail cast on? Ask yourself just how many times you have pondered that very question… Honestly, the Long Tail method to cast on stitches is one of my favorite tips and tricks to save time and yarn.  Why? Well, because the edge of the fabric is more consistent and stretchy… it looks lovely.  However, contrary to the “Knitted Cast On method”, the goal is to use your eyes and grey matter to estimate how much yarn to leave at one end. Hands up if you have ever cast on say 80 lovely little stitches, only to realize in horror after 60 that there is…

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    Carolina

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  • How to know if you have enough yarn to finish that row
    Top knitting Tips and Tricks

    Tips for knitters 2: How to know if you have enough yarn to finish that row?

    April 1, 2022 /

    In this tutorial, you’ll learn two ways of knowing if you have enough yarn to finish that row you’re working in, even if you’re binding off (or casting off). I’m sure you know the feeling of not having enough yarn to complete one row or one round… … Especially if you don’t want to join the new ball in the middle of the back of your sweater, for example… But it could be worse! How do you feel if you are unsure whether your project can be finished or not?!!! (Maybe you don’t know yet, but a while ago, I shared my step by step process to calculate in advance…

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Recent Posts

  • How to Knit the No-Purling Hurdle Stitch + Video
  • An Alternative to the Stockinette that Knitters Should Know
  • How to Knit a No-Purling Reversible Stitch + Video (2 rows!)
  • How to Knit the Reversible ZigZag Stitch (super cozy+ Video)
  • How to Knit Super Easy Christmas Mini Sweaters + Video

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