Video: How to Use Stitch Markers in Knitting & Crochet

Both knitters and crocheters may find stitch markers helpful for many reasons. They can help you… keep track of your stitch count (place them between every stitch repeat in a lace or cable pattern!) mark mistakes that need fixing (split ring markers work best for this) indicate the beginnings of the round on in-the-round projects…

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Afghans in August! 6 Knit & Crochet Patterns to Get You Ready for Fall

It’s the first day of August, and you’ve probably already seen some “Back to School” advertisements reminding you that the summer is slowly winding down.  While we still want to enjoy the last month or two of this wonderful weather, it’s also a perfect time to think about those bigger projects you may want to…

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How to Do the Long Tail Cast On

Also known as the slingshot cast on, this technique is fast and creates a neater look than your basic cast on. If you’ve ever seen it done by somebody else it looks very complex (I was super intimidated when I first saw it!), but it actually isn’t. Once you get the hang of it, you…

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