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How to knit faster. 5 tips on speeding up your knitting method. How to knit faster without learning a new method.

How to really knit faster without learning new ...

Welcome to my series on knitting speed. Over the course of 4 blog posts I hope to be able to show you that there are many ways to knit faster....

How to really knit faster without learning new ...

Welcome to my series on knitting speed. Over the course of 4 blog posts I hope to be able to show you that there are many ways to knit faster....

A crochet cowl for beginners. The easiest thing to make if you're learning to crochet. The Betwixt cowl is a simple crochet neck warmer pattern pdf.

Between the lines: Crocheting the Betwixt cowl

The betwixt cowl is a design that has fun between the lines. Mix two or more colours of yarn to create this woven look. Crocheting the Betwixt cowl is much...

Between the lines: Crocheting the Betwixt cowl

The betwixt cowl is a design that has fun between the lines. Mix two or more colours of yarn to create this woven look. Crocheting the Betwixt cowl is much...

The Lovechunk crochet sweater: A quick and easy make for crochet beginners.

The Lovechunk crochet sweater: A quick and easy...

If you're in need of a quick, easy make to give to a new baby, try the Lovechunk baby sweater. Not only is it made using aran weight yarn for...

The Lovechunk crochet sweater: A quick and easy...

If you're in need of a quick, easy make to give to a new baby, try the Lovechunk baby sweater. Not only is it made using aran weight yarn for...

Why yarn weight matters in knitting. How to knit with any yarn weight

Yarn weight and why it matters

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...

Yarn weight and why it matters

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...

Beginners should try making granny squares. Granny square help for crocheters

There's more to crochet than granny squares but...

It's a common misconception that crafters make to think that crochet is only about granny squares and anything that vaguely resembles a granny square. That's not true. There is so...

There's more to crochet than granny squares but...

It's a common misconception that crafters make to think that crochet is only about granny squares and anything that vaguely resembles a granny square. That's not true. There is so...

Gift knitting dos and don'ts. When you should and shouldn't gift knit.

If gifting hurts, maybe it's time to stop

Do you knit gifts for others? Have you thought about gifting before? Knitting for others can bring a sense of fulfilment, happiness or just that feel good factor that we...

If gifting hurts, maybe it's time to stop

Do you knit gifts for others? Have you thought about gifting before? Knitting for others can bring a sense of fulfilment, happiness or just that feel good factor that we...