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2-Color Simple Bind Off for Double Knitting
You've finished your double knitting project, now how do you bind off? There are lots of methods to choose from! The 2-color Simple Bind Off creates a smooth, low profile edge that alternates between the two colors.
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Double Knitting from a Chart – Reversible Colorwork
You know how to knit, but do you know how to double knit? Double knitting is a versatile technique that creates two layers of fabric at the same time. Learn how to create reversible, colorwork designs by double knitting from a chart!
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2-Color Long Tail Cast On for Double Knitting
Create a smooth, low profile edge for your double knitting with the 2-color, long tail cast on! Using a 2nd color in place of the long tail, you can alternate between picking up stitches in the two different colors.
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Winter Wraps – 20 Cozy Patterns to Knit and Crochet
Winter will soon be winding down, and those heavy winter coats can start to feel a bit too heavy. As we get into February and March, I like to switch out my midwest, polar vortex gear for lighter winter wraps. Here are 20 shawl and poncho designs to keep you warm through the rest of winter and into the early days of spring.
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Best of 2019 – Top 19 Patterns and Tutorials
It's been a busy and eventful year here at Stitches n Scraps! We've had lots of new patterns, tutorials, make-alongs, link parties, and more. Here is a look back at the best of 2019, including the 19 most viewed patterns and tutorials of the year. I can't wait to see what 2020 has in store!
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Knit Hat Mini Maker Kit from Leisure Arts
Spread the joy of crafting this holiday season! Leisure Arts sent me a few of their new, Mini Maker Kits to try out, and one of them was this Knit Hat Kit. This easy project kit would make a fantastic holiday gift for any new knitter!
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Rosette Stitch Knitting Tutorial – Left and Right Handed
Learn how to knit the rosette stitch! This lovely, textured stitch is easier than it looks. The simple, 4-row repeat works over any number of stitches.
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Knitting Seams – How to Seam the Unbiased Pillow
The Unbiased pillow pattern has an unusual construction. It is knit on the bias (diagonally) and seamed diagonally as well. Those diagonal knitting seams are a design feature of the pillow, so they need to be neat and even. Learn how to create beautiful seams for your Unbiased Pillow in this photo and video tutorial!
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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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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.
