Charity Crafting For Critters: The Snuggles Project

Charity Crafting For Critters: The Snuggles Project

Using your crafty skills to bring joy and comfort to others is one of the most satisfying feelings. Our furry friends can appreciate our handiwork as well. And they will never judge us for misshapen stitches or uneven gauge. If you’re a brand new knitter or crocheter why not consider practicing your skills on simple…

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Learning the Language: Getting Started with Knitting Lingo

Learning the Language: Getting Started with Knitting Lingo

As a new knitter I remember being confused not only by patterns, but by trying to read through online forums where more experienced knitters were chatting. Had I "spoken" up I'm sure I would have received guidance, however, I was too shy for that and silently tried to interpret the lingo they were slinging around.

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LBY Summer of Sock Techniques: The Gusset

LBY Summer of Sock Techniques: The Gusset

Post by Gretchen, Lion Brand Yarn Studio Education Director This week in our Sock Along we were talking about gussets. A gusset is defined by Merriam-Webster as: 1. a usually diamond-shaped or triangular insert in a seam (as of a sleeve, pocketbook, or shoe upper) to provide expansion or reinforcement 2. a plate or bracket…

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