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Perfectionism and crafts don't mix. Stop caring...
Perfectionism and crafts don't mix. Stop caring and start making. Imagine the scenario, you see a pattern that you really, really like the look of but you don't think you...
Perfectionism and crafts don't mix. Stop caring...
Perfectionism and crafts don't mix. Stop caring and start making. Imagine the scenario, you see a pattern that you really, really like the look of but you don't think you...
How to graft the toe of a sock
Here's a quick, step by step photo tutorial showing you how to graft your sock toe stitches together. This method is also known as Kitchener stitch but knitters nowadays prefer...
How to graft the toe of a sock
Here's a quick, step by step photo tutorial showing you how to graft your sock toe stitches together. This method is also known as Kitchener stitch but knitters nowadays prefer...
How to knit with double pointed needles
Here's how to cast on and knit with double pointed needles. Ever wanted to try double pointed needles but were put off by how complicated they look? Maybe after seeing...
How to knit with double pointed needles
Here's how to cast on and knit with double pointed needles. Ever wanted to try double pointed needles but were put off by how complicated they look? Maybe after seeing...
How to substitute yarn like a pro
Ever downloaded a pattern and find that the yarn used in the sample photos isn't even available in your country? Or that it is but it is way out of...
How to substitute yarn like a pro
Ever downloaded a pattern and find that the yarn used in the sample photos isn't even available in your country? Or that it is but it is way out of...
How to turn a square (also known as Dutch) heel.
If you've been looking at sock knitting patterns and techniques lately, you may have noticed that as well as several styles of sock, there are also different styles of heels!...
How to turn a square (also known as Dutch) heel.
If you've been looking at sock knitting patterns and techniques lately, you may have noticed that as well as several styles of sock, there are also different styles of heels!...
Advent mini sock- flat version.
Here is the advent mini sock knitting pattern to be used as part of the Advent sockathon make-along. This is the flat knit version and requires only 2 straight needles...
Advent mini sock- flat version.
Here is the advent mini sock knitting pattern to be used as part of the Advent sockathon make-along. This is the flat knit version and requires only 2 straight needles...