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Read more about the article 5 Reasons to Join a Mystery Knitalong
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5 Reasons to Join a Mystery Knitalong

  • Post author:Jessica Shaver
  • Post published:March 14, 2023
  • Post category:Knitalong

I’ve been a mystery knitter since the beginning. Granted, I didn’t intend to knit mystery projects, but most of my early knitting came from my grandmother’s notes scribbled on paper…

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Read more about the article Sweater Quantity Paralysis

Sweater Quantity Paralysis

  • Post author:Jessica Shaver
  • Post published:February 15, 2023
  • Post category:Fiber Life

When I buy yarn, I almost exclusively shop for sweater quantities. I do this because I’m mostly a sweater knitter, but I also figure that having a little extra yarn…

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Read more about the article How to Choose the Right Size for Your Cardigan

How to Choose the Right Size for Your Cardigan

  • Post author:Jessica
  • Post published:May 4, 2022
  • Post category:Fiber Life/Knitting 101/Tutorials

Choosing your sweater size is a tricky business (especially if you’re new to sweater knitting). It can feel like going on a blind date or taking a road trip with…

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Read more about the article Knitting Hacks: Know Your Knitting Speed

Knitting Hacks: Know Your Knitting Speed

  • Post author:Marie
  • Post published:June 25, 2017
  • Post category:Knitting 101/Tips & Tricks

You can knit a "time gauge swatch" for your project to get an estimate of how long it will take you - in actual knitting time - to complete it.

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Read more about the article 4 Reasons to Get Out of Your Knitting Comfort Zone

4 Reasons to Get Out of Your Knitting Comfort Zone

  • Post author:Marie
  • Post published:May 10, 2017
  • Post category:Fiber Life

Have you ever found a pattern you really wanted to make, but when you looked at the description you realized it required an unfamiliar technique... so you didn't go for it?

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Read more about the article Knitting for Warm Weather & Seasonal Transitions

Knitting for Warm Weather & Seasonal Transitions

  • Post author:Marie
  • Post published:March 29, 2017
  • Post category:Knitting 101/Tips & Tricks

Knitting isn't a winter sport. When the calendar marches toward spring, I immediately gravitate to lightweight yarns and transitional projects like this one: Apogean. I love pieces I can layer,…

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Read more about the article Knitting Fiascos: This Sweater Had Long Sleeves

Knitting Fiascos: This Sweater Had Long Sleeves

  • Post author:Marie
  • Post published:March 27, 2017
  • Post category:Knitting 101/Tips & Tricks

Sweater knitters, pull up a chair and prepare to hear a familiar tale. My vision for this design was long sleeves. It's how I imagined it from day one. The…

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Read more about the article Knit Better Sweaters – Ease

Knit Better Sweaters – Ease

  • Post author:Marie
  • Post published:March 20, 2017
  • Post category:Knitting 101/Tips & Tricks

Have you ever looked at a pattern and struggled to make sense of the ease, or had questions about choosing the right ease to get the results you want? Let's talk…

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Read more about the article Knitting Challenges: Sweaters With Buttons

Knitting Challenges: Sweaters With Buttons

  • Post author:Marie
  • Post published:March 15, 2017
  • Post category:Knitting 101/Tips & Tricks

If you knit sweaters, you've likely needed a button or two. Or fourteen. After the time and investment of knitting a sweater by hand, you don't want to throw on…

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Read more about the article PSA: There is yarn on my couch
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PSA: There is yarn on my couch

  • Post author:Marie
  • Post published:March 13, 2017
  • Post category:Knitting 101/Tips & Tricks

This is a public service announcement: There is yarn in my house. Not just yarn, but visible yarn. It's where people can see it if they drop by unannounced. Even…

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