When I first began to crochet, I could not tell the difference between the right side and the wrong side of crochet fabric. I generally made the outside the side I thought looked best. Since then, I...
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The last step of the knitting process is blocking because stitches can get clumped together and edges can roll inwards. Blocking straightens the stitches out for a more professional look. But it...
There are many stories about how experienced knitters and crocheters got their start by learning from their grandmothers. In my case, I learned to crochet from a girl I knew in school. To any...
Circular knitting needles made learning to knit a smooth process for me. But as a beginner, choosing the correct size circular needles was a struggle. I stood in the craft store aisle researching...
The other day I was crocheting a cardigan at my parent's house. My dad walked in and asked, "what are you knitting?" I respectfully answered, but also briefly educated him on the difference between...
Blocking knitted projects is dreaded by many novice and experienced knitters alike. Sweaters knit in the round only take longer to dry, but it is an essential step for proper sizing. How do you...