Perfect Spring Patterns to Layer

Spring is all about layers. The days often span a wide range of temperatures and having the option to add or remove a layer can be invaluable to your comfort. For example, here in New York City we’re experiencing some wide fluctuations. On the way to work this morning it was just 48 degrees and…

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Building Community Through Crafting

April is National Stress Awareness Month and in keeping with this, the Craft Yarn Council (CYC) is running the “Stitch Away Stress” campaign. They have broken the month down into 4 themes: Mind, Body, Spirit; Exercising the Mind; Community; and Inspirations Ability to Heal. This week the focus is community and how knitting and crocheting…

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Learn to Knit Lesson 1: Casting On

Lesson 1: Casting On Casting on, the foundation of knitting.  For beginner knitters, we recommend learning the knitting cast-on first, it’s simple and leaves an edge that stretches well. After you learn this method, there are many more to choose from! Popular methods include: Single-stitch cast-on Long-tail cast-on Cable cast-on Double-knitted cast-on Crochet edge cast-on

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