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767 Knitting Basics - Casting Off Part 1
Casting off is what you have done once you have finished your work and it is a way of getting the stitches off the needle. We are going to look at what casting off is important and also consider a number of ways in which you can cast off.
Posted on Jun-22-2010

928 Knitting Basics -Tension Gauges
On all knitting patterns you will see something called the tension and this is absolutely vital to your knitting. For that reason we have dedicated a whole section to it and will explain what they are, how to test them and get it right.
Posted on Jun-02-2010

840 Yarn Review – Debbie Bliss Amalfi
Debbie Bliss has a large range of yarns and the Amalfi yarn was launched for Spring / Summer 2010 and is a mix of cotton, viscose, linen and silk. When looking for yarns we appreciate that if can be very difficult to select the right one especially on the internet. So for that reason we are going to give you some more information on the Debbie Bliss Amalfi including what it is like to knit with.
Posted on Jun-01-2010

1129 Knitting Basics – Understanding the Equipment
Before you begin knitting it is important to get prepared. This includes knowing what equipment you need and getting it all prepared before you begin. We are going to look at the basic accessories as well as some other essentials that you may need.
Posted on Jun-01-2010

811 Knitting Basics - Holding your Knitting Part 2
Previously we have looked at the best ways to hold your needles in order to get the most effective and comfortable knitting technique. In this article we are going to look at various ways you can hold the yarn. There are three techniques we will consider and we would recommend you try them and find the one that is most comfortable for you.
Posted on May-20-2010

801 Knitting Basics - Holding your Knitting
In this article we are going to give you some tips and advice on how to hold your work when knitting. It includes some general advice as well as some of the common problems people face and what to do if you are left handed. It is very important to hold your knitting in the right way, both for the quality of the work and also for your comfort.
Posted on May-19-2010

775 Knitting Basics - Understanding Stitches
If you are a knitting beginner then it is a good idea to start your learning at the very beginning and to learn just what stitches are. This will allow you to understand what you are doing and so make the whole process a lot simpler for you. In this article we will look not only at what stitches are but also how they should sit on the needle and what size they are.
Posted on May-18-2010

1061 Fyberspates Yarns
Fyberspates is one of our newer yarn producer and we think it is important that you know just what they offer. In this article we will give you some background information on the company and also give you some information on the high quality yarns they are offering.
Posted on Mar-31-2010

698 The Araucania Yarns
Araucania Yarns is a company that is not well known but are producing great yarns that will enable you to make fantastic clothes. As well as that they have some fashionable pattern books that will really get you inspired. In this article we are going to look at just what Araucania Yarns are trying to achieve and what they can offer you.
Posted on Mar-23-2010