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How to Knit the Left Twist

by AD Staff April 25, 2019 1 min read

Kelley shows you how to knit the Left Twist.  This is a nice complementary stitch to regular cabling, plus you can add these twists without the extra work of using a cable needle. This stitch looks good as a border on the edge of regular cables.

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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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Brioche Knitting - Setup Rounds, Brioche Knit and Brioche Purl Stitches

by AD Staff February 10, 2019 1 min read

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How To Make Perfect Bobbles

by AD Staff February 08, 2019 1 min read

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How to Knit: The Whip Stitch Knitting Technique

by AD Staff February 04, 2019 1 min read

In this video Kelley shares tips on how to use the whip stitch also called an overcast stitch to seam horizontal edges when knitting. This is very useful if you're working on the Building Blocks project from Michelle Hunter. 
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Learn to Crochet With This Free Photo Tutorial

by AD Staff January 30, 2019 3 min read 1 Comment

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 crochet or if you're a knitter looking to diversify your skills today we'll teach you how to get started crocheting!
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Learn To Knit - Free Knitting Video Tutorials

by AD Staff January 29, 2019 2 min read

Knitting is a rewarding hobby and a great skill to master. But getting started with something new can be overwhelming. In addition to our quick-start knitting guide, if you are a visual learner, these videos will really help you learn the basic stitches and then progress to more advanced techniques. We made the videos short and sweet (about 1 minute each) to just focus on the stitch so you can watch, replay, and learn. Have fun knitting!   
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How To Make The Cloudberry Mittens by Amy Christoffers

by Kelley Hobart January 22, 2019 0 min read

I loved this design from Berroco using Ultra Alpaca and also wanted to try it with their new Ultra Alpaca Eco yarn for an all-natural alternative. Here's some tips on how I modified the pattern to match to match my hands.
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Make Your Own Faux-Fur Pom Poms!

by Kathleen Cubley December 13, 2018 2 min read 1 Comment

We've been seeing faux-fur pom poms everywhere lately—they're so cute! They add a touch of chic to any knit hat pattern.

Shop owner Kelley figured out how to make faux-fur pom poms at home, easily and inexpensively, with faux fur from the fabric store and items she had around the house. She's so clever.

Here's a video of the process.

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How To Knit For Absolute Beginners | Alpaca Direct

by AD Staff December 03, 2018 5 min read

Knitting is a rewarding hobby and a great skill to master. But, getting started with something new can be overwhelming. There’s new terminology to learn and you don’t understand what all these numbers and abbreviations mean.  Take a deep breath. You can do it. We’re here to help learn how to knit.  If you prefer videos be sure to watch these free videos to learn the basic stitches. 
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How to Knit Cables Without a Cable Needle

by AD Staff September 04, 2018 1 min read

Kelley shares a quick and easy technique to knit both right and left leaning cables without a cable needle. She also shows how you can easily identify how many rows have been knit between each cabling section.
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Learn An Easy Way To Choose Your Sock Heel Style | Sock Knitting

by Kelley Hobart May 12, 2018 3 min read 20 Comments

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 can knit one at a time, two at a time, or two at a time with one nested inside the other.
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