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    Knitter's Pride Karbonz Circular Needles Review
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    Knitter's Pride Karbonz Circular Needles Review
    Speedy Knitting at Alpaca Direct: Circular Needle Review!
    Speedy Knitting at Alpaca Direct: Circular Needle Review!
    These addi Sock Rocket circular needles have the silky smooth nickel-plated finish that is so well-known on the addi Turbos. If you haven’t tried addi Turbos they allow the stitches to...
    On By Kelley Hobart / 2 comments
    Learn to Crochet With This Free Photo Tutorial
    Learn to Crochet With This Free Photo Tutorial
    We have created a visual step by step guide to help you learn about the basics of crochet. Whether you're new to stitching and would like to learn how to...
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    Learn An Easy Way To Choose Your Sock Heel Style | Sock Knitting
    Learn An Easy Way To Choose Your Sock Heel Style | Sock Knitting
    When working sock knitting patterns, there are a lot of options. You can knit socks on double points, use the magic loop technique, or knit on two circular needles. You...
    On By Kelley Hobart / 20 comments
    Learn How To Create A Stretchy Sewn Bind-Off - Free Tutorial
    Learn How To Create A Stretchy Sewn Bind-Off - Free Tutorial
    Today's post is about a lesser-known stretchy bind off. It's a variation on Elizabeth Zimmerman's sewn bind-off, but stretchier. This bind-off is great for toe-up socks, neckbands, and anywhere you'd...
    On By Kelley Hobart / 0 comments
    How To Get Some Stretch With Our Super Stretchy Picot Cast On!
    How To Get Some Stretch With Our Super Stretchy Picot Cast On!
    Today's post is a wonderful cast on that looks similar to the picot cast-on, but is extremely stretchy! This cast-on uses a double strand of yarn, making it very sturdy...
    On By Kelley Hobart / 4 comments
    sock knitting - graft the toe
    Sock Knitting: Learn A Better Way to Graft the Toe
    Lose the "donkey ears" on your knit socks! We all love our gorgeous sock yarn, and we want our sock knitting patterns to look great. Here's a better way to graft...
    On By Kelley Hobart / 12 comments