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    Tips for Knitting Lace Wraps & Scarves
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    Tips for Knitting Lace Wraps & Scarves
    What to Do When a Pattern Isn't Working Out
    What to Do When a Pattern Isn't Working Out
    Kelley was knitting up some baby booties this last week, and the pattern just wasn't working out. She didn't like the way the fabric was forming, and no matter what...
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    Four Double Decrease Options When Knitting
    Four Double Decrease Options When Knitting
    Many popular patterns utilize double decreases – when you decrease two stitches at a time. Just like other decreases, there are different ways of doing them so they lean or align...
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    Quickly Knitting a Valentine's Shawl - Knit Your Love
    Quickly Knitting a Valentine's Shawl - Knit Your Love
    This week Kelley decided to whip up the Knit Your Love Shawl by Martina Behm, a pattern available on Ravelry. It's a lovely shawl edged with hearts, perfect for a dinner on the patio...
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    Finishing Tips for the Baby Surprise Jacket
    Finishing Tips for the Baby Surprise Jacket
    This week Kelley put the finishing touches on her Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman! It's an easy knit that is almost entirely garter stitch aside from the center double...
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    Techniques for Starting the Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman
    Techniques for Starting the Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman
    Chance are you've heard of the Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman – it has over 28,000 projects listed on Ravelry! Kelley recently cast the jacket on using Hikoo Simplicity...
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    How to Knit a Better SSK Decrease
    How to Knit a Better SSK Decrease
    Kelley is still knitting up a selection of baby garments and accessories! While working on a baby hood, she discovered a better way to make the SSK decrease to avoid...
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