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K2tog (Knit 2 Together) 1 Minute Knitting Tutorial
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K2tog (Knit 2 Together) 1 Minute Knitting Tutorial
How to Knit a Tubular Bind-Off In the Round
How to Knit a Tubular Bind-Off In the Round
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...
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How To Make One Purl (M1P) - 3 Variations
How To Make One Purl (M1P) - 3 Variations
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
Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off
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...
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How to Knit the P3tog (Purl Three Together) Knitting Decrease Stitch
How to Knit the P3tog (Purl Three Together) Knitting Decrease Stitch
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...
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How I Made the Building Blocks Afghan by Michelle Hunter
How I Made the Building Blocks Afghan by Michelle Hunter
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...
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Brioche Knitting - Setup Rounds, Brioche Knit and Brioche Purl Stitches
Brioche Knitting - Setup Rounds, Brioche Knit and Brioche Purl Stitches
How to Brioche Knit, Including the Setup Rounds, Brioche Knit and Brioche Purl Stitches. Learn the basics of Brioche Knitting with this Rudbeckia Hat Pattern by Andrea Mowry.  Kelley shares tips...
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