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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
This is how to knit a headband in a combination of beautifully soft alpaca yarn using a textured rib stitch. This knitted headband has a simple twist at the centre front, which makes it a chic update on a classic design. This is a great way to get rid of extra balls of yarn and … Read more
The basic knitting instructions that I will always remember are ‘in, over, through, out.’ This post may contain affiliate links. When I was a child and learning to knit, I remember my mum chanting these words to me, until eventually, my brain started chanting them on its own. As with learning to do anything, repetition … Read more
If you want to know how to knit lace, I have a pretty simple way right here. No, it is not like the traditional lace you see in the picture here, but when you use wool to make lace it also has a really pretty effect. The trick when knitting lace is to keep the tension … Read more
Do you decoupage or do you even know what decoupage is? I couldn’t leave this website without at least one article about the art of decoupage, as it is a craft I have dabbled in from time to time, and it is a lot of fun to do. The only part of decoupage I don’t … Read more
If you are not sure how to start or even go about loom knitting, here are some easy loom knitting instructions and tips for you on video. Loom knitting is fun and easy, and best of all loom knitting is a lot faster than conventional hand knitting with needles! You can make many wonderful things … Read more
Loom knitting video’s are really very useful when you are learning to do this sort of knitting, and luckily there are so many available on the internet that you can start off with. By following these video’s you will be knitting like a pro on your own loom very soon. Loom Knitting is very simple … Read more
Here is a selection of wonderful loom knitting books that you will love and they are so easy to order online at the best prices from Amazon. If you do decide to buy one of these books, I will get a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you. Maybe you haven’t yet … Read more