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Learning how to knit with double pointed knitting needles is often the first exposure knitters have to knitting in the round. While it’s not the easiest method to learn for circular knitting, it does come in handy to know how to do it. What Are Double Pointed Knitting Needles? Double pointed knitting needles, also known […]
If you have some mystery yarn that you want to knit or crochet with, measuring its wraps per inch is a good way to figure out the weight of yarn you are dealing with. What Is Yarn Weight? Yarn weight doesn’t mean how heavy the yarn physically is. Instead it’s a measure of the circumference […]
Moss stitch may be one of my favorite simple knitting stitches, and this two-color moss stitch scarf will get you thinking about moss stitch in a whole new way. What is Moss Stitch? Moss stitch is one of the most basic knit-purl repeat knitting patterns out there, but it often confuses knitters, even those with […]
This easy ripple stitch scarf is quick to knit in bulky yarn. I actually knit this one in a day (though I don’t recommend it!). What is Ripple Stitch? Ripple stitch is an easy knit and purl knitting pattern that makes textured zig zags or ripples in the fabric. There are different versions but this […]
If you want to knit a scarf with fun texture that doesn’t curl, a mistake rib scarf may be just the thing. I’ve knit a few different scarves using mistake rib in the past (and this pattern was originally available on About, but is no longer available even through Internet Archive) and it’s a great […]
If you’ve ever bought yarn that wasn’t already in some kind of workable shape, you might be wondering how to wind a ball of yarn so you can crochet or knit with it. Let’s learn how to wind a ball by hand and with some special tools that make it easier. First, Some Definitions There […]
Some knitters and crocheters prefer to work from a center-pull ball of yarn, but if you don’t have a yarn winder and swift you might not know how to make a center pull ball by hand. It’s actually pretty easy to do and a great way to store yarn if you’re not ready to knit […]