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Knit Without Needles – Finger Knit Basket Pattern
Learn how to knit without needles! This bright, finger knit basket pattern is fast and easy to make. It stands up tall with the help of some plastic canvas hidden between the layers. There's a video tutorial below as well.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #53
It's time for another Scrappy Stitchers Link Party! The most clicked link in last month's link party was this Spring to Life Baby Blanket from Ned and Mimi. It includes an interesting discussion of color theory and the feelings / moods evoked by different colors.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #52
It's time for another Scrappy Stitchers Link Party! The most clicked link in last month's link party was this Crunch Stitch Crochet Dishcloth from Caitlin's Contagious Creations. I love the slightly scrubby texture of this stitch!
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Free Pattern – Reversible Cables Headband
Get 2 looks from one headband! Wear it one way for 2 cables with a decorative edge. Turn it round the other way and you have 3 cables. Which side is your favorite? The reversible effect is created by working cables on both sides of the work, but the actual cables are simple and work up quickly. This headband can be made to any length.
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All About Gauge
I know a lot of knitters and crocheters cringe at the words "gauge" and "swatching". But working up a gauge swatch before starting a project can be important, and it doesn't have to be difficult! Clover gave me a free swatch ruler and needle gauge tool to try and review for you. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to share some information with you about gauge and swatching.
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Knitting Abbreviations
Knitting patterns have their own vocabulary of stitches and abbreviations. The good news is, many of them are combinations of a few basic ones. Most patterns will include a list of the abbreviations that are used in that pattern, but some don't. If you ever get stuck, here is a list of commonly used knitting abbreviations. I may add to this list as I think of (or use) others.
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Big Birthday Book Giveaway
It's my birthday and we just closed on a new house. Best birthday gift ever! Now we're moving, and that means I have gifts for you too. I get a lot of free books for review, and over the years have amassed quite a collection. Since I keep getting more in, I just can't keep them all and am sharing them with you. All of these prizes are made up of free books I have received from various publishers.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #51
It's time for another Scrappy Stitchers Link Party! The most clicked link in last month's link party was the Bridget Scarf from LiliaCraftParty. A great way to learn 2-color brioche knitting!
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #50
It's our 50th Scrappy Stitchers Link Party! I can't believe it's been 50 already, I hope you all enjoy the virtual "show and tell" as much as I do. The most clicked link in last month's link party was Häekelfieber's Wacky Weave Babette CAL, Block 7. Häekelfieber won last month as well, with a different block from the same event - you guys are really liking this CAL!
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Free Pattern – Cobblestone Lane
Take a stroll down a winding, cobblestone lane on a crisp spring day, and see what adventures you can find. There's still a bit of a chill in the air, so don't forget your scarf! A chunky, diagonal rib stitch meanders back and forth, broken by bumpy rows of seed stitch. Bold stripes in neutral shades make this a great, unisex design.
