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Mystery Cushion Club 2024: post 1, June
Debbie Abrahams,
WELCOME TO THE FIRST INSTALMENT OF THE 2024 MYSTERY CUSHION CLUB! I am delighted to be launching my fourteenth KAL in the Mystery Cushion collection and am thrilled that you have decided to join me on this journey. You are now part of a unique global knitting community with members participating fr…

How to Crochet a Flower: Easy Pattern Tutorial for Beginners
Brittany,
Are you ready to add cute little crochet flowers to your projects? My latest tutorial, “How to Crochet a Flower,” is perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike! This easy crochet flower pattern starts with a simple magic ring and includes just 10 single crochet stitches in the first round.…

7 types of knitting stitches that every beginner needs to know
admin,
In this easy tutorial we are going to show you 7 different stitches to get started in knitting. With these 7 stitches you will be able to create a lot… You are reading the post 7 types of knitting stitches that every beginner needs to know appeared first on The Blog - US/UK .

Tangerine
Little Church Knits,
Color of the Month for June Welcome to my new Color of the Month series! Every month, I’ll take a deep dive into the psychology of color and offer curated moods, palettes and patterns. This oughta be fun! PSYCHOLOGY Tangerine,  like “orange”, is a mix of red and yellow but leans toward a paler more…

How to knit the hitch knot increase (HKI)
Norman,
A step-by-step tutorial on a rare centered single increase that creates a balanced twin stitch. As a knitter, you have access to a lot of knitting increases. The problem is that almost all of them either lean towards the left or towards the right. Enter the hitch knot increase (HKI). This is a perf…

Sedona Sunset KAL Progress
Andi Satterlund,
We’re almost a quarter into our Sedona Sunset KAL, and everyone’s projects are coming along nicely! Some knitters are taking a steadier pace, and some a speeding along. Janis is giving her project plenty of attention and is close to halfway done. Kate’s wrap is also working up quickly! Lee’s planni…

Tutorial: Ladder back Jacquard
helene magnusson,
When working in stranded knitting with very long floats at the back of the work ( they can show disgracefully at the front of the work, especially when knitting with lopi), you can use another technique to deal with the long floats called Ladder back jacquard (the technique is commonly used in mach…

How To: Magic Loop Method
Megan Turner,
If you’re new to knitting you might’ve come across the phrase magic loop method and…

Knitting with summer yarn: evaluation of Lino by BC Garn
Jessica BA,
Lino is a 100% linen yarn and it comes in 36 colours. BC Garn is a Danish brand (company =Kremke Handelges, mbH). It is a non mercerised yarn, so it isn’t slippery. I tried out this yarn with the intent of knitting a summer tank top with a central cable design This is the second … Continue reading …

How to be a Knitter’s Spouse: Lesson 1
knitigatingcircumstances,
Doug: “Hey honey! What did you do today?” Kelly: “I bought more yarn.” Doug: “Good. We wouldn’t want you to run out.”

A Letter To My Doctor
Gregory Patrick,
The last two months have been more stressful than any other time in my life, and I’ve had some shady moments in my past, I promise you. The fear of not knowing, that gray place called ‘maybe’ has worked its way into my brain to the point of self medicating. Yes, I am an alcoholic […]

Summer Motifs
Andrea Rangel,
Need some knit inspiration for your summertime projects? Here are just a few colorwork swatch ideas to get you started with KnitOvation Stitch Dictionary.

Fangirling – Jimmy Beans Wool
Emma Varnam,
As part of the launch of my 10,000 Crocheted Hats, I have made contact with the US yarn company; Jimmy Beans Wool. It has been a wonderful experience. I have made one of the hats from the book in their Madelinetosh DK, which is a fabulous hand dyed yarn. Firstly I have really enjoyed learning […]

MBC24 correct guessers - the list so far...
Debbie Abrahams,
We have had a tremendous response to guessing the title of the 2024 Mystery Blanket, so thank you to everyone who has written in. We've loved hearing from! Here is a list of everyone who has got it right so far during months 1-5. Apologies if I have missed anyone out and, if I have omitted your nam…

How to knit the twisted chain cast-on
Norman,
A step-by-step tutorial on knitting a stretchy cast-on using a crochet hook (formerly known as Chinese waitress cast-on) Are you looking for a medium stretchy cast-on technique that creates a lovely braided edge and is super easy to knit? Then look no further, the twisted chain cast-on could be jus…