Author: Hanna Gough
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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How to turn a square heel. Sock knitting tutorial for beginners: the Dutch heel.
If you’ve been looking at sock knitting patterns and techniques lately, you may have noticed that as well as several styles of sock, there are also different styles of heels! I’m going to show you how to make and turn the square (Dutch) heel which is my favourite sock heel of all time. It’s such…
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Where to put your hook in crochet. How to crochet for complete beginners.
Have you started reading crochet patterns but you’re not sure where to put your crochet hook? Here I’ll show you where to put your hook in crochet. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Stitch…
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Gauge and tension in knitting and crochet. Gauge explained.
Gauge, also known as ‘tension’ is the measurement of stitches to rows or rounds. Gauge is important and here’s why you need to check it. This is important for several reasons but checking gauge can: It’s not just a hoop to jump through. If you are making a garment and have gone to all the…
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Yarn weight and why it matters
How to measure your yarn’s thickness and match it with the required tension. In this blog post I’m talking all things yarn weight and why it matters. Knitting or crocheting with whatever yarn you have to hand may be an option for you if you just want to make something without a pattern but that…
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Crochet V stitch sweater: The Breeze Pullover.
Learn how to make this satisfying v stitch sweater in the round. This pattern is free with ads on this blog post. If you would prefer an ad-free download, you can get one here. This article uses affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase from a link in this post, I receive…
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Single Crochet Rib Tutorial
Learn to crochet the knit-like rib stitch.
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The Betwixt Crochet Cowl: A Simple Crochet Neck Warmer Pattern.
A simple crochet neck warmer for crochet beginners.
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