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    How I Made the Nightshift Shawl by Andrea Mowry

    by Kelley Hobart March 26, 2019 2 min read

    This super fun shawl has an even larger canvas for color play! This pattern includes a recipe, to make it all your own, or row by row directions for those who want to play it safe! Using yarn we carry in our store and background yarn from my stash, I was able to make this beautiful shawl for around $30.
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    Three-Needle Bind-Off Knitting Tutorial

    by AD Staff March 19, 2019 1 min read

    Kelley shares tips on how to complete a 3-needle bind-off. This bind-off can be used to seam two ends of a knitted flat piece together. Use it join shoulder stitches for a sturdy, long-lasting seam.

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    TSK (Twin Stitch Knit) for Perfect Short-Rows—Knitting Tutorial

    by AD Staff March 15, 2019 1 min read

    Kelley demonstrates how to knit the TSK (Twin Stitch Knit) knitting technique. Twin Stitches are a clean way to create short rows and are used with the Fish Lips Kiss Heel
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    How to Knit a Hat From the Top Down

    by Kelley Hobart March 02, 2019 2 min read

    Here are some tips on how to make a cute hat using a pattern called A Little to the Left by Amy Gunderson and the Universal Design Team using Universal Classic Shades Big Time Yarn.
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    SK2P (Slip, Knit 2 Together, Pass Slip Stitch Over) Knitting Tutorial

    by AD Staff February 27, 2019 1 min read

    Kelley shares a quick tutorial on how to knit the SK2P stitch (Slip, Knit 2 Together, Pass Slip Stitch Over) in this knitting tutorial. It is also called a left-leaning double decrease.
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    Knitting For Beginners | Resources, Videos, Tips and Techniques

    by AD Staff February 27, 2019 5 min read

    That's great you are interested in learning to knit. If you like to learn by watching videos, be sure to check out our quick How To Knit videos here.

    Why Learn To Knit?

    There's a host of reason but here are few! 

    • Knitting is relaxing and relieves stress
    • Knitting is a social activity you can enjoy with others
    • Knitting allows you to user your brain and could help in the prevention of alzheimer's and dementia
    • Knitting allows you to be creative
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    K2tog (Knit 2 Together) 1 Minute Knitting Tutorial

    by AD Staff February 26, 2019 1 min read

    Learn The K2tog (Knit 2 Together) In This 1 Minute Knitting Tutorial Kelley Hobart from Alpaca Direct shows the K2tog (Knit 2 Together) knitting decrease technique in this quick 1 minute video.
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    How to Knit a Tubular Bind-Off In the Round

    by Kelley Hobart February 25, 2019 1 min read

    Learn How To Knit a Tubular Bind-Off In The Round Kelley Hobart from Alpaca Direct shows you the Tubular Bind-off also known as the Kitchener Bind-off. This bind off gives you a beautifully rolled edge for knit hats, sweaters and more.
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    How To Make One Purl (M1P) - 3 Variations

    by AD Staff February 24, 2019 1 min read

    Kelley Hobart from Alpaca Direct share 3 variations of the M1 Purl knitting stitch.  She shows a M1 Purl -Right, M1 Purl - Left and M1 Purl Decorative stitch.
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    Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off

    by AD Staff February 20, 2019 1 min read

    In this video tutorial Kelley shows you how to create this super stretchy, springy, and satisfying bind-off for the top of your socks.  This cuff will keep your socks from being too tight and leaves you with a very clean, finished edge. 
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    How to Knit the P3tog (Purl Three Together) Knitting Decrease Stitch

    by AD Staff February 15, 2019 1 min read

    Learn How To Knit the P3tog (Purl Three Together) Knitting Decrease Stitch Kelley shows you how to knit the P3tog (Purl 3 Together) knitting stitch. This is a two stitch decrease for the Purl side of your work.
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    How I Made the Building Blocks Afghan by Michelle Hunter

    by Kelley Hobart February 12, 2019 3 min read

    I love the book Building Blocks by Michelle Hunter. It is appropriate for the beginning knitters or the advanced knitter wanting a social knitting project, and she's filmed videos on each of the skills in the book. The patterns are presented in an easy-to-follow format, and they're so fun to knit!
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