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What is the best size for a scarf or shawl?
Like any other garment, the size of a scarf of shawl depends on personal preference plus the yarn and stitch pattern used.
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I'm afraid to waste yarn
Have you ever hesitated to start a project? Maybe you chose some very expensive yarn or you aren't confident with your skills. Here's a conversation we had with a fellow knitter who told us "I'm afraid to waste yarn".
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Needles out of Work vs Drop Stitches
An easy way to add open work and dimension to your knitting is by adding "ladders".
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Japanese Notation for Machine Knitting
When knitting with Japanese knitting patterns or vintage machine knitting patterns, you'll often be presented with a diagram and some cryptic notations.
Learn to understand and apply 2-4-10 for your knitting.
Learn to understand and apply 2-4-10 for your knitting.
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2/8, 3/8, 2/24 | Yarn weights for machine knitting
Yarn on cones is often referred to by the yarn count (3/8, 10/2 etc). By using a traditional Fixed Weight system, knitters and weavers can refer to yarns in a stadardized way.
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