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Knitting with double-pointed needles is like magic, you have a seamless tube growing on three or four needles. Knitters have been using them for centuries to knit things in the round. Earlier, we discussed how to knit with double-pointed needles, and in this blog, we’ll discuss some expert tips for working with DPNs. Whether you are knitting with DPNs for the first time or for the 1000th time, there is always the chance for mistakes. After all, you have five needles and ten pointy tips for managing. It does feel like tackling a porcupine. So, let’s avoid the errors and knit...

Knits and purls are the foundation of knitting. These basic stitches are what make a knitted fabric. Given the name, the knit stitch is the first stitch that all knitters learn. The purl stitch is a mirror image of the knit stitch. Both knit and purl stitches can be worked on any knitting needles, whether you are working back and forth or in the round with single-pointed, double-pointed, fixed circulars or interchangeable circular needles. If you are new to knitting, then explore our guide on knitting needles for the new knitter. Once you have your knitting needles ready we’ll walk...

Indulge in the essence of springtime by adorning your home with handcrafted Easter decorations. Knitting and crocheting are wonderful ways to imbue your creations with a personal flair and celebrate the season's joy.  Springtime is celebrated with great enthusiasm in many cultures around the globe. In India, the Holi festival welcomes spring arrival with vibrant colors and playful water fights. It is a time to renew relationships and let go of grudges. In Japan, the Cherry Blossom Festival - or Hanami - is a much-anticipated event where locals flock to parks to revel in the stunning beauty of cherry blossoms. ...

Every knitter has their own unique knitting style, different in the way of holding the knitting needles, placing yarn, and managing tension. No two knitters work in exactly the same way but the knitting community practices a few standard knitting styles and methods. The two main styles of knitting are called the ‘English’ method and the ‘Continental’ method. For the most part, they decide how you hold your yarn and how you wrap the yarn around your needle as you knit with any knitting needle type such as single-pointed, double-pointed, fixed, or interchangeable circulars. In this blog post, we’ll walk...