How to Work a Three Needle Bind Off

The three needle bind off is an easy way to join knitting with live stitches on both ends or with stitches in a loop or a circle like the end of a sock toe. When a provisional cast on is used you can pull back to the live stitches at the beginning of the work […]

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How to Sew Microwavable Hand Warmers

My hands are pretty much always cold in the winter, so it was high time to sew microwavable hand warmers for myself. These also make great gifts for people who need to be outside a lot when it’s cold, or who always have cold hands. What are Microwavable Hand Warmers? Hand warmers are little piece […]

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Easy Snowman Knitting Pattern

This easy snowman knitting pattern can be worked on a circular knitting machine or by hand. I knit the snowman’s body with a machine and then knit the accessories by hand, but you can do any combination depending on what you have available. Knitting a Snowman on a Circular Knitting Machine I’m in a couple […]

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Sewing Gifts to Make

Sew an infinity scarf for yourself, your friends, your kids and #givewarmth.

After sharing some of my knit gifts to make recently I thought I would share some sewing gifts to make as well. It just feels like a year when it would be great to make more gifts, and there are plenty of things you can sew that are easy to make (even in batches if […]

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Stranded Knit Coffee Cup Sleeve

This knit coffee cup sleeve with Christmas trees uses stranded knitting and three colors to make a cozy and insulating design. Practice Stranded Knitting on a Small Scale I love little projects like this knit coffee cup sleeve as a way to practice new-to-you techniques. My Christmas tree coffee cup cozy is a great first […]

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