Category: Knitting General
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Why your knitting is twisting and how to fix it
Few things are more frustrating than noticing your knitting starting to twist. Maybe your hat brim spirals strangely, your ribbing looks tight and uneven, or your stitches lean in odd directions. The good news is that twisting in knitting is a very common issue—especially for beginners—and it’s usually easy to fix once you know what’s…
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How to Fix Common Knitting Mistakes (Without Frogging Everything)
Every knitter has been there. You’re happily working along when suddenly you notice something is wrong—a dropped stitch, an accidental yarn over, or a stitch that just looks…off. Your first instinct might be to rip out half your project (also known as frogging, because you “rip-it, rip-it”). But the good news is that many knitting…
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Cozy Layers: Knitting a Poncho with Lion Brand Ice Cream Yarn (Cookies & Cream)
There’s something about a good poncho that just feels like a hug you can wear. Effortless, cozy, and endlessly versatile—it’s one of those pieces you’ll reach for on chilly mornings, breezy evenings, and everything in between. And when you pair that silhouette with the soft, self-striping magic of Lion Brand Ice Cream Yarn in the…
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Beginner’s Guide to Knitting in the Round
If you’ve only ever knitted flat rows back and forth, knitting in the round can feel a little mysterious at first. The good news? It’s actually simpler in many ways. No purl rows (unless a pattern calls for them), no seaming pieces together, and your project grows into a tube as you knit. Knitting in…
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Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of a Knitter
From the outside, knitting might look slow, cozy, and a little romantic—yarn neatly wound, needles clicking softly, a blanket growing stitch by stitch. And while that is part of it, the reality of a knitter’s day includes a lot more than just sitting on the couch with a project in hand. So today, I’m taking…
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What I Learned Knitting a Throw in a Week
By a knitter who thought she had plenty of time… until she didn’t. Knitting an entire throw blanket in just seven days sounded ambitious, but doable. After all, I had yarn I loved, needles ready, and a sudden surge of motivation (or panic?). A week later, I had a finished throw and a list of…
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How to Knit a Throw If You Only Have 30 Minutes a Day
Yes, it’s possible—and surprisingly relaxing. Knitting a throw can feel like a huge project, especially when you’re juggling work, family, chores, or running a handmade business. Most people think you need long, uninterrupted knitting sessions to make progress, but here’s the truth: You can finish a beautiful, cozy throw with just 30 minutes a day—if…
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The Yarn That Surprised Me This Month
The Yarn That Surprised Me This Month: Herrschners Worsted Weight Every month I like to test at least one new (or new-to-me) yarn—sometimes for upcoming throw designs, sometimes for craft fair restocks, sometimes just because I can’t resist a good sale. I usually know exactly what to expect when I grab a budget-friendly, acrylic worsted…
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Herrschners vs Lion Brand: Which Worsted Yarn Wins?
The ultimate knitter’s comparison—quality, price, durability, and real-life knitting experience. Choosing a worsted-weight yarn seems simple… until you’re staring at two full carts: Herrschners Worsted and Lion Brand. Both are popular. Both are budget-friendly. Both have huge fan bases. But when it comes down to actually knitting throws, scarves, and market inventory—which one really delivers?…
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Behind the scenes: designing my soft pastel blanket collection
Behind the Scenes: Designing My Soft Pastel Blanket Collection A calm, airy, pastel world… and all the planning, swatching, and creative chaos that went into it. Designing a full blanket collection isn’t just “pick colors and knit.” It’s moodboards, yarn testing, aesthetic decisions, late-night stitch experiments, and that magical moment when it all clicks. My…
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