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How to Use Double Pointed Knitting Needles

How to Use Double Pointed Knitting Needles

Double pointed needles (DPNs) have a special place among the knitting tools. Usually, a set of five needles, DPNs allow knitting from both ends and are the most convenient option to knit in the round. Knitters love their double-pointed needles and there are sufficient reasons to do so. They have been handy tools to knit in the round, even the smallest circumference projects, such as socks, hats, baby booties, and the fingers of a glove. To knit with double pointed needles is a challenge if you are just starting, but with time and practice, who knows it might become your...

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Reasons to Choose Circular Knitting Needles

Reasons to Choose Circular Knitting Needles

Circular knitting needles are one of the essential tools in a knitter’s stash. Many knitters have often said that circular needles have made knitting a pleasurable experience. Their name already implies their use, ‘circular knitting’ or ‘knitting in the round’. 

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How to Choose the Right Crochet Hook Sizes for your Projects

How to Choose the Right Crochet Hook Sizes for your Projects

Are you new to crochet or, are you an experienced crocheter? No matter how new or old are you to the craft, you often come across the question, how do I choose a crochet hook? There is no one simple answer to this question. Choosing crochet hooks mostly depends on the project you have in mind, but many other factors affect the choice. 

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Lantern Moon Accessories

Lantern Moon Accessories

We all remember getting our first pair of knitting needles. But how about some of our first accessories? Maybe someone gifted you a measuring tape or a decorative pair of scissors that reminds you of a beloved family member. Or maybe you remember your first project bag and how excited you were to place all of your tools in the pockets and start to keep your works in order. As much as our knitting needles become a part of us, so do our accessories.

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