Directional Single Decreases for Knitting

When I knit my first hat, I noticed that the decreases on the top swirled to the right. This is because knitted single decreases slant to the left or the right. The most common decrease, knit 2 together (k2tog), leans to the right. Of course, there will be times that you need your knitting to…

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5 Podcasts on How to De-Stress & Get Motivated When Knitting or Crocheting

For knitters & crocheters, sometimes it can feel stressful when you’re trying to finish a project and it’s slow going. However, it’s important to keep in mind the idea that knitting and crocheting are hobbies that are meant to be enjoyed for the journey, and not just for the end result. To help you keep…

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Substitute Yarns for a Chic New Take on a Pattern

This is a guest post from Kristen Mangus. She’s a loom-knitter and a blogger with her own series of helpful videos at GoodKnitKisses.com. To follow along with this project, click here. Cowls always seem so chic and trendy to me; they look cozy without looking disheveled.  As a mom of three small children, cowls are…

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