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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...
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...
Is it rude to get your knitting out in the midd...
When I was at university, I remember the conversations between the English Lit students about the "rude behaviour" demonstrated by the international undergrads on our course. "Did you see her...
Is it rude to get your knitting out in the midd...
When I was at university, I remember the conversations between the English Lit students about the "rude behaviour" demonstrated by the international undergrads on our course. "Did you see her...
What is a chain space in crochet?
What is a chain space (ch sp) in crochet? How do we know where the pattern wants us to insert our hook? A chain space is made when you skip...
What is a chain space in crochet?
What is a chain space (ch sp) in crochet? How do we know where the pattern wants us to insert our hook? A chain space is made when you skip...
Define 'Easy' when it comes to patterns
In colloquial terms it can mean "piece of cake" or "you could do it with your eyes shut" but what if the maker doesn't think so? Do we change how we describe...
Define 'Easy' when it comes to patterns
In colloquial terms it can mean "piece of cake" or "you could do it with your eyes shut" but what if the maker doesn't think so? Do we change how we describe...
Song of the sea snood
Relax while making some waves with this cosy crochet snood. It’s worked up in worsted weight yarn for a warm accessory that you can pop over your head when the...
Song of the sea snood
Relax while making some waves with this cosy crochet snood. It’s worked up in worsted weight yarn for a warm accessory that you can pop over your head when the...
Twist and snap: Yarns to watch out for in crochet.
Does your yarn split when you crochet? Can you easily pull the row out when you've made a mistake? Is fluff getting in your eyes? You could have chosen a...
Twist and snap: Yarns to watch out for in crochet.
Does your yarn split when you crochet? Can you easily pull the row out when you've made a mistake? Is fluff getting in your eyes? You could have chosen a...