The Pinhole cast on is specifically designed for knitting in the round from the center, creating an incredibly smooth start with no visible beginning point. You can use either: Double-pointed needles (DPNs) Circular needles Choose whichever you’re more comfortable with – the instructions remain the same! When to Use Pinhole Cast-on? This technique shines in: […]
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Have you heard about raffia yarn? This extraordinary natural fiber is taking the crochet world by storm! Living in Fethiye, Turkey, I initially only found paper and viscose raffia in local shops – a poor substitute. I made a lot of hats and bags with it. Recently, though, I discovered natural raffia in a local
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How to maintain good posture and protect your hands, neck, and shoulders while enjoying your favorite fiber crafts.
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Knit Your Way to Better Mental Health – Benefits of Knitting and Crocheting In our Information Technology era, where much of our work revolves around intangible digital products, there’s a growing appreciation for crafts like knitting and crochet. Many people in my circle have taken up these hobbies, and their perspective is enlightening. They often
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The primary goal of this tutorial is to help you grasp the basics of short row neckline shaping instead of binding off stitches. It’s especially useful for beginners who want to learn the fundamental principles and later apply them to their own garments. There is video presentation at the end. Round Neckline Shaping With German
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In the realm of crafting, efficiency is paramount. Enter the yarn winder—a game-changing addition to any crafter’s toolkit. No more winding yarn by hand; this ingenious device effortlessly transforms hanks, skeins, and cones into neatly center-pulled balls (cakes), saving both time and frustration. It is also a meditative process. I could switch on my favorite
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Today, I want to share my 10 year experience with a knitting needle set that has been a steadfast companion in my knitting—the Addi Click Turbo Interchangeable Circular Needle Set. Addi Click Needles Review As a passionate knitter and crocheter, I understand the importance of reliable knitting tools. The Addi Turbo Click set has not
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Today, we’re diving in one more cast on method – Double-Start Cast-On, also known as the Latvian, German, or Estonian Double cast on. Why you would want to learn this cast on technique? It is stretchy and looks pretty too! It is easier stretchy cast on method compared to Jeny’s slipknot cast on. If you
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Judy’s Magic Cast On has gained recognition as a widely used knitting technique for commencing projects in the round. Knitters particularly favor “Judy’s Magic Cast On” for its seamless, two-sided cast on, making it an ideal choice for items like toe-up socks or mittens. This technique is attributed to the Judy Becker, who devised and
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The Turkish cast on is a commonly used knitting technique. It’s often called “closed toe-up cast on” or “Figure Eight Cast On.” People use it to begin circular knitting projects like toe-up socks, mittens, and hats without seams. This method makes the starting edge look smooth and hard to spot, which is great for achieving
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