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Short rows are a knitting hack that adds shaping to a knitted fabric from a bust of a sweater, or heels of socks, to gentle designs in a shawl and more. All you need is your knitting needles and yarn. Easy to learn even for beginners, the so-called German short rows have found more and more fans in recent years. As the name suggests, these rows are not knitted short. They are knit partly to a particular point and then turned. This method works on the edge of a project, but also in the middle to give a different shape...

Knitting enthusiasts and crochet fans love to make things for the people in their lives and that extends, understandably, to the pets they love. A host of wonderful patterns have been developed by designers who understand this desire. There are many “patterns for your pets” and you will find a treasure trove of designs that run the gamut, from functional to cute to downright hilarious. So get out your favorite knitting needles and crochet hooks or open your prized sets, and come with us to discover how making things can benefit your 4-legged family member(s). Even if you don’t have...

As gift-giving season bear down on us, many knitters and crochet fans begin to think of gifts we can give that come from the heart and the hand. Many of us have families and jobs so time is in short supply, yet the desire to make something is literally at hand. Hats are a wonderful solution to the question of what can be accomplished, economically and quickly. Most knitters have a good supply of yarn and even the busiest among us can squeeze out an hour during our day to sit and put our talent to good use. Goodness knows...

Knitting is many things to many people. Creative, fun, satisfying and so much more. Mistakes are a part of knitting, especially when one is new to the craft. Albert Einstein said, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” Keeping in mind the words of the creative genius let’s take a look at some of the common knitting mistakes that beginners make and how to fix them. Remember that with every mistake you are learning something new. With a few fixing techniques under your belt, you should be able to identify your mistakes with ease and...