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Learn to knit socks for free in the Advent sock...

This year I'm running a make along like no other:  It's an advent sockathon.  You're going to knit a lot of socks- but wait, there's more!   The make along comprises...

Learn to knit socks for free in the Advent sock...

This year I'm running a make along like no other:  It's an advent sockathon.  You're going to knit a lot of socks- but wait, there's more!   The make along comprises...

Free sock knitting pattern. Advent mini socks. Knit along.

Free advent sock knitting pattern

Advent mini sock Here is the free pattern to be used as part of the Advent sockathon make-along. If you would prefer to have a downloadable and printable pattern, you...

Free advent sock knitting pattern

Advent mini sock Here is the free pattern to be used as part of the Advent sockathon make-along. If you would prefer to have a downloadable and printable pattern, you...

How to fix uneven crochet rows. How to stop your crochet from getting smaller. My crochet keeps narrowing.

Stop your crochet from getting smaller.

Are you trying to crochet a flat piece and finding yourself baffled as to why it seems to be getting narrower? Maybe I can help. Here are 4 common reasons...

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Stop your crochet from getting smaller.

Are you trying to crochet a flat piece and finding yourself baffled as to why it seems to be getting narrower? Maybe I can help. Here are 4 common reasons...

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Single crochet rib tutorial

Single crochet rib tutorial

If you're just learning to crochet, you may be surprised to see how many knit-like effects you can create with your crochet hook. Single crochet rib (also known as double...

Single crochet rib tutorial

If you're just learning to crochet, you may be surprised to see how many knit-like effects you can create with your crochet hook. Single crochet rib (also known as double...

US vs UK crochet terms. Are we really that bothered?

US vs UK crochet terms. Are we really that both...

Crochet culture wars? Hopefully not! As a designer and former crochet teacher, it has occurred to me more often than not that sometimes the difference in US and UK terminology...

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US vs UK crochet terms. Are we really that both...

Crochet culture wars? Hopefully not! As a designer and former crochet teacher, it has occurred to me more often than not that sometimes the difference in US and UK terminology...

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Why you need to swatch for you knitting and crochet projects. here's how to swatch. Save money, time and tears by measuring your knitting tension.

For the love of the swatch

Before you roll your eyes, just hear me out! Swatching isn't just about inconveniencing you. It could save you a lot of time, tears and money.  You may have come...

For the love of the swatch

Before you roll your eyes, just hear me out! Swatching isn't just about inconveniencing you. It could save you a lot of time, tears and money.  You may have come...