Author: Hanna Gough
How to crochet a circle. Crochet circle pattern for beginners. Crochet a flat circle that doesn’t curl or frill.
This is a free pattern for a crochet circle. How to crochet a flat circle Creating your first crochet circle is really tough, especially when you don’t know how to make it bigger or how to make it lie flat. With this pattern I can explain how to: Materials required: Terms are written in US…
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There are many ways to knit socks.
Are you sitting down? I’m going to talk you through the many ways to knit socks. Last year I received a refund request from a customer. They weren’t happy with their sock knitting kit and wanted a refund on the needles. The customer’s words were something like “there’s circular needles in here. No good for knitting socks!” …
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How to graft the toe of your sock. Kitchener stitch tutorial.
Learn how to graft your sock toes seamlessly. Tutorial demonstrating the Kitchener stitch, also known as grafting.
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Andalusian stitch socks. Free sock knitting pattern for a pair of simple, rib textured socks.
Try these cuff-down, ribbed socks featuring the andalusian stitch. These simple socks have a square (Dutch) heel and you’ll need to know how to graft to close the toe.
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Cygnet Boho Spirit Yarn. Self striping yarns for knitting and crochet.
Cygnet boho spirit yarn is a yarn that I’ve used a few times in my knitwear and crochet designs. I’ll talk you through what kind of yarn it is and why it’s a great yarn to use for your next autumn/winter project. Is Cygnet Boho Spirit yarn double knit or worsted? Here I’ll explain the…
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Simple cuff-down sock knitting pattern. Sock knitting for beginners.
Free pattern for a pair of simple, cuff-down socks knit in the round with 4ply yarn.
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Sock knitting with two straight needles. Can you knit socks flat?
Wondering how to knit socks on straight needles? Try this two needle flat sock pattern. You can have all the glamour of 4ply socks without the worry of extra needles. This article about knitting socks on straight needles contains affiliate links, meaning that if you do choose to buy, I will receive a small commission…
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How to knit with double pointed knitting needles. DPN tutorial.
In this post we will explore double pointed knitting needles. These are also known as DPN and come in sets of 4 or 5 needles. They also come in 15cm (6in), 20cm (8in) and even 30cm (12in) and 40cm (15in) for larger projects such as adult sweaters! DPNs are really useful when it comes to…
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How to block a hat. Step by step blocking tutorial for hats.
Here’s a quick run down of how and why you would block a knit or crochet hat. Why block a hat? What is blocking? Blocking is washing and shaping your knit or crochet pieces to the desired shape or size. Taking the time to block your natural fibres especially enables easier seaming as you can…
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Titania crochet shawl pattern. Free crochet shawl pattern.
The Titania shawl crochet pattern is an elegant, lace wrap using 4ply yarn and V stitch to create that airy, lace fabric and elegant drape. This is a free crochet shawl pattern but if you would prefer a PDF with no ads, you can get one from Ravelry or Ko-Fi. This article contains affiliate links.…
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