Topic: knitwear design

Ready for a challenge? The Color Block Poncho is easy knitting ... the challenge is in the construction - especially if you want to alter the length or the
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Knit 5 striped pieces, join them as you knit, 2 seams and you'll have this unusual graphic design poncho.

Using hand knitting patterns for your machine knitting is easier than you may think! All it takes is little planning, familiarity with the
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Adding a hood to any sweater pattern can be easy. There are a few things to consider when designing a hood ... especially for machine knitters. This overview
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Learning to chart by hand is essential for all knitters. Even if you use knitting software, a basic understanding will go a long way in modifying patterns and
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2nd in a series on charting without software, we continue the basic shape started in part 1. We'll calculate the position of the neck opening
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In part 3 we complete the written pattern for our simple garment. We work through calculating shoulder shaping. In addition, we discuss using the
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Have you ever found a knitting pattern that you love, but the neckline was too high or way too low? Re-calculating a round neckline is the next topic
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Understanding and being able to identify basic sweater shapes is key to making good choices when planning your next sweater project. Are you pressed
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Follow along as we examine a ready-to-wear sweater design. Based on 3 criteria, we'll examine the possibility of knitting it on the knitting machine.