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How do I check my knitting tension? How to work out what my gauge is in knitting. Why swatching is important for knitting and crochet projects. How to measure your stitches and rows accurately.

What is gauge and why do I need to check it?

Gauge, also known as 'tension' is the measurement of stitches to rows or rounds. Gauge is important and here's why you need to check it.  This is important for several...

What is gauge and why do I need to check it?

Gauge, also known as 'tension' is the measurement of stitches to rows or rounds. Gauge is important and here's why you need to check it.  This is important for several...

Why you shouldn't give up on your projects

Why you shouldn't give up on your projects

  When you're starting something new, it can be really hard to stick with it. The idea of the finished item is sometimes enough to get us through a tricky...

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Why you shouldn't give up on your projects

  When you're starting something new, it can be really hard to stick with it. The idea of the finished item is sometimes enough to get us through a tricky...

1 comment
YARNovember

YARNovember

This month I'll be doing my best to take part in YARNovember, an Instagram event hosted by The Pigeons Nest and the Yarn Whisperer. It's a great prompt to either...

YARNovember

This month I'll be doing my best to take part in YARNovember, an Instagram event hosted by The Pigeons Nest and the Yarn Whisperer. It's a great prompt to either...

Crochet snobbery in the yarn world

Crochet snobbery in the yarn world

Something I have come across in my short career as a knitwear and crochet designer is the undeniable experience of crochet snobbery. Knitters are guilty of statements such as "crochet...

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Crochet snobbery in the yarn world

Something I have come across in my short career as a knitwear and crochet designer is the undeniable experience of crochet snobbery. Knitters are guilty of statements such as "crochet...

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How to get out of your crochet or knitting funk

How to get out of your crochet or knitting funk

Have you lost your crojo or knitting mojo lately? Here are 11 practical tips to help you get out of your knitting or crochet funk. They are in no particular...

How to get out of your crochet or knitting funk

Have you lost your crojo or knitting mojo lately? Here are 11 practical tips to help you get out of your knitting or crochet funk. They are in no particular...

When to ditch the yarn stash.

When to ditch the yarn stash.

Sometimes a stash can become overwhelming rather than exciting. Every maker should know when it is time to ditch the stash.  I don't think SABLE is something to aim for. ...

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When to ditch the yarn stash.

Sometimes a stash can become overwhelming rather than exciting. Every maker should know when it is time to ditch the stash.  I don't think SABLE is something to aim for. ...

2 comments