A Mingled Yarn

If you’re looking for a classy, easy beaded-knitting project, try this one! Leave off the beads and you have the foundations for a wonderfully easy fingerless glove pattern. Try substituting some thing novelty yarn in place of the beads for a bit of change — or use the beads and a thin-strand novelty yarn together.
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I LOVE making top-down hats for so many reasons. First, you can just grab a skein of anything you like and just start. The size and length is determined as you progress. And if you don’t like your choices for stitch pattern or a row or the finishing, you can simply pull back to […]

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This is a terrific project to introduce cables — practical and easy. There are 3 different cable patterns you can choose from ranging from the easy Wheatear Cable to the slightly more difficult ‘Braided’ cable and finally the larger ‘OXO’ Cable. The instructions for cabling are very clear and both the stitch pattern and […]

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Easiest way to work a raglan – no sewing up! (Stripes are a breeze!)

Customize for different body widths and sleeve depths
Pattern laid out visually, with lots of diagrams – even beginning knitters can follow along and understand construction details
Calculations for sleeve decreases to ensure an even taper, perfect fit
Pullover and cardigan […]

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