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I only first heard about Brioche Knitting about three weeks ago, and since have been scrambling for more information so that I could try this technique out for myself. I found it quite a frustrating stitch to learn in the beginning, but now that I am getting into it, I think I am ready to … Read more
In this post let’s look at two color knitting and how to make sure the joins are neat and tidy. This type of knitting is also known as block knitting or Intarsia knitting. The trick is to get it to look neat. Another name for this is intarsia knitting. This post may contain affiliate links. … Read more
This fluffy knitted kitten pattern is worked throughout in reverse stocking stitch. It’s a soft and fluffy gift that’s easy to knit up quickly. Molly Goddard is the pattern designer. This post may contain affiliate links. She has a lovely paperback (above) that can be purchased online with a great selection of knitted toys to suit … Read more
Here is another free knitting pat for you to try. It’s a tough-looking footballer teddy with a removable scarf and knitted in boots and socks. But never mind he is a real softy at heart. Your grandsons would love to find this in their Xmas stocking. Free Knitting Pat How To Make The Teddy Size: … Read more
Even if you can’t wait to get started on that new knitting pattern, make sure that your tension measures up with this 3 step guide to help you to control your tension in knitting. Every knitting pattern has a tension guide, which is usually given using stocking stitch. This guide is the most important factor in … Read more
Not everyone is sure about what Vogue Knitting is all about, as you don’t see it as much online as you do regular knitting sites. That is because when you start to try Vogue Knitting, you are taking your knitting skills to the next level. This post may contain affiliate links. Knitting is quite a … Read more
This free knitted snowman pattern will only take you an evening to knit and he is kept warm with his own garter stitch hat and striped scarf. He is approximately 20cm high. This post may contain affiliate links. How To Knit A Snowman You Will Need: 1 x 50g ball Pingouin Mist DK in white … Read more
You can make winter days brighter with this cute boys sweater knitting pattern. This pattern will suit the more advanced knitter as it is a cable knit. This post may contain affiliate links. Boys Sweater Knitting Pattern Materials Needed: For this boys sweater knitting pattern you will need: 7(8;9;9;10) 50g balls of Pingouin Family Knit … Read more
Here is a free sheep knitting pattern for you. There are instructions on how to knit both ram and a ewe, and these are both really cute and simple to knit up in a few hours. The ram is approximately 23 cm high and 46 cm long. The ewe is approximately 20 cm high and … Read more
Who would have thought that there was a Singer Knitting Machine? When I hear the word singer, I always think of a sewing machine. Singer makes great sewing machines, but it was interesting finding out what I could about their knitting machines. Because I love knitting, and even knitting with a machine, I thought that … Read more