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If you are new to knitting and you are wondering how to knit a shawl, look no further, as it is both simple and quick. In no time at all, you will have yourself a new and highly desirable fashion item. How To Knit A Shawl For this shawl, a soft mohair yarn is used, … Read more
If you are a beginner knitter, the perfect way to start is to learn how to knit a blanket. If you would like to know how to knit a blanket or think that it may take too long to do, think again. Knitting a blanket for beginners couldn’t be simpler, and here is how you … Read more
If you are a dedicated knitter then you have probably heard about Ravelry Knitting and the Ravelry Knitting Community. If you are new to knitting, then you may want to get to know more about Ravelry Knitting and what it can do for you. What Is Ravelry Knitting? The Ravelry Knitting Community is an online club … Read more
I recently came across bramble stitch knitting for the first time ever and was battling to follow the pattern. I ended up having to Google how to do it and this is the video that showed me exactly what to do. Because the knitting comes out looking like diamond-shaped clusters, the stitch is also called … Read more
If you want a bit of a challenge with your knitting, why not try knitting up some squares to make up a moss stitch blanket. This will be a great way to get rid of all your scraps of wool and will look great on your sofa. The pattern is done in moss stitch with … Read more
Two weeks ago I was taking a look at all my oddments of yarn and decided I needed to get rid of some of them. The result was that I decided to make some knitted cushion covers to match the blanket I had just completed. As you can see I took all my leftover yarn … Read more
Here is a bit about the purl stitch in knitting and how to knit purl stitch for beginners. For more knitting for beginner videos, you can click here. What is Purl Stitch? If you do any knitting, purl is one of the most common stitches used in knitting patterns next to garter stitch. Purl stitch … Read more
If you are looking for a knitted squid pattern, this one may be just for you. It is 7.25 inches long not including its legs and has a 14.5-inch circumference. This knitted squid is quick to knit and small enough to hang on a mobile above a babies cot. Knitted Squid Pattern We used Eggplant 24344 wool … Read more
Here is a pattern for a baby jersey. It has raglan sleeves and is a relatively simple pattern to follow for beginner knitters. Baby Jersey This pattern is for a baby of 3, 6 and 9 months old. Materials: Wool – Baby wool in 4 PLY (50g balls) 2 balls in the color of your … Read more
