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Cable Knitting Without a Cable Needle

Cable Knitting Without a Cable Needle

Cable knitting is truly a sight to behold; the twists and turns of intricate designs can be created easily with any regular knitting needles. Whether you're working back and forth with single-pointed needles or circulars, or crafting a seamless round with circulars or double-pointed needles, cable stitches can be included in all your knitting patterns. Cables are great and having a cable needle around is the best solution to knitting the pattern. Cable needles are handy knitting tools. They have pointy tips on either end but have grooves on the needle body that holds the stitches while you go working...

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10 Tricks & Tips to Knit Smoothly with Double-Pointed Needles

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...

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How to Knit and Purl for Beginners

How to Knit and Purl for Beginners

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...

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Knit and Crochet Your Way into Spring with delightful Easter Decor

Knit and Crochet Your Way into Spring with delightful Easter Decor

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. ...

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