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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.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #49
It's a new month, so it's time for a new Scrappy Stitchers Link Party! The most clicked link in last month's link party was Häekelfieber's Wacky Weave Babette CAL, Block 5. Congrats to Sandra for being most clicked - your CAL blocks are all lovely so far!
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Free Pattern – Team Colors
Bundle up on game day with the soft, squishy warmth of the Team Colors scarf. Mitered squares give this scarf its bold, geometric design, and textured diagonal lines. Show your support for your favorite team, wear your school colors with pride, or make one in your favorite color combination!
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Tutorial – Alternating Cable / Seed Stitch Cast On
This cast on is sometimes called the alternating cable cast on, or the seed stitch cast on. It's similar to the cable cast on, but alternates between knit and purl stitches. Before learning this cast on, you should know the knitted cast on and the cable cast on.
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Scrappy Stitchers Link Party #48
We took a break from the Scrappy Stitchers Link Party in December, and now it's time to start up again! If you had projects you wanted to share last month, feel free to share them this month.
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Best of 2018 – Top 18 Patterns and Tutorials
2018 was a fabulous growth year at Stitches n Scraps. There were fun blog hops, giveaways, make-alongs, and of course lots of patterns and tutorials! Let's take a look back at the top 18 patterns and tutorials that I posted in 2018, and some of the other fun we had along the way.
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Tutorial – Pick up and Knit
Picking up stitches is an important skill in knitting. It lets you start working in a different direction, from any edge of your work. This is particularly useful for sleeves, collars, and edgings. While it is possible to pick up stitches purlwise, it's much more common to pick up stitches knitwise, or "pick up and knit".
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Tutorial – Cable Cast On
The Cable Cast On creates a firm edge that has a pretty, twisted appearance and doesn't stretch as much as other cast ons. I particularly love this cast on for washcloths. Before learning this cast on, you should know the knitted cast on. The cable cast on is very similar, but with one slight change.
