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Free Christmas Knitting Patterns: Three Simple Two-Needle Patterns for Christmas Decorations

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Combatting Cablephobia: Understanding the Concept of Knitted Cable Stitches

By: Lynette Elliott

How to Make Knitted Mini Christmas Stockings: Easy to Make Hand Knitted Christmas Decorations

By: Angie Briscoe

Knitted Rib, More Than Cuffs and Neckbands: Ribbing Can be Used to Help Fit and Add Design Details. Free Pattern

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Knitting a Tension Gauge Swatch: How to Ensure Correct Tensions in Hand Knitted Items

By: Gillian Buchanan

Simple Knitting Stitch Patterns: Knit and Purl Patterns From Garter Stitch to Basket Weave Stitch

By: Emily Chauviere

Summer Knitting - Socks: A Portable Project for Summer Fun

By: Kaitlyn Yeager

Sock Knitting Techniques: DPNs and Circular Needles, Two at a Time Socks, and Toe Up Socks

By: Emily Chauviere

Knitting with Colour: Stranded and Intarsia Techniques for Using Colour in Knitted Work

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

The Lace Lifeline Technique in Knitting: Knit Lace Faster and Reduce Lacy Mistakes Using Lifelines Technique

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Scrap Yarn Knitted Headbands: Free Patterns and Creative Ideas for Knit Sweatbands

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Knitted Pinwheel Blankets: Circular Blankets are Easy to Knit and Make Great Gifts

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Cell Phone Cover and Small Purse: Free Knit Patterns for Cell-phone Carrier and Pouch

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Knitted Shell & Poncho: Free Knit Tank-Top and Poncho Patterns

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Free Knit Patterns for Tank and Poncho Set: Beginner Knitter Summertime Tanktop Set Pattern

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Using Double Point Needles: Why DPNS Are Easier to Use Than They Appear

By: Kaitlyn Yeager

Knit a Coffee Cup Cozy with Cables: Free Pattern for a Cabled Cup Sleeve

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Suspended Cast Off in Knitting: A Loose Bind Off Method for Knitters

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Easy and Free Knit Ruffle Pattern: Use Knitted Ruffles as a Scarf or to Give Clothing a Feminine Touch

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

How to Make a Knitted Selvedge: Knitting a Neat Selvedge to Provide a Good Finish

By: Gillian Buchanan

The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns: Book Review of Ann Budd's Indispensable Guide for Knitters

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Two Easy & Free Knitted Tank Top Patterns: Flattering & Simple Knit Tank-tops to Wear Alone or Layered

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Free Intermediate Knit Pattern - Newsboy Hat: Make a Knitted Cap with a Brim for a Trendy Look

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Using Microsoft Excel in Knitwear Design: Save Time and Money Using Excel when Creating Knitted Originals

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

How to Find Good Quality Free Knitting Patterns: Tips for Knitters Looking for Online Projects and Designs to Knit

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

Baby Surprise Jacket (BSJ) – a Classic Design: Elizabeth Zimmerman’s 40-year old Knit Pattern is Still Popular

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

2009 Knitting Calendar By Accord Publishing: Review of Boxed Patterns to Knit Throughout The Year

By: Feature Writer Amy Kreydin

Free Knitted Bean-Bag Snowman Pattern: Knit Cute Christmas Stand-Up Figurines Using Scrap Yarn

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Provisional Knitting Cast On (Crochet Method): How and When to Cast On Using the Provisional Crochet Method

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Free Knit Pattern for Winter Work Socks: How to Knit Toe-up Socks With Short-Row Heels & Toes, in the Round

By: Sarah B. Hood

How to Knit a Small Xmas Stocking: Free Pattern for Little Knit Christmas Stockings

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

How to Knit a Cat Blanket: A Clever Craft to Help Reduce Cat Hair on Your Furniture

By: Lisa Hugick

Contrasting Knitted Cables: Free Knitting Pattern for Cables in Different Colours

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Sock Knitting Choices: An Examination of the Needle Options Available for Knitting Socks.

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Extreme Knitting: Giant Knits on Supersized Needles.

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Simple Holiday Gifts to Knit: Items Knitted in the Stockinette Stitch Without Using a Pattern

By: Venice Kichura

Knit a Pretty Rose Accessory: Free Pattern for a Knitted Flower and Suggestions for its Use

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Free Knitting Pattern for a Little Girl's Dress: Instructions for Knitting a Quick and Simple Cotton Dress in Size 8

By: Kristen O'Hara

Free Knit Pattern for Girl's Purse, Scarf, Tiara: Instructions for Knitting a Little Girl's Dress-Up Set

By: Kristen O'Hara

Feather and Fan Knitted Lace: Instructions for Old Shale Stitch and a Guide to its Uses

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Free Knitting Pattern for Adult Sized Gloves: How to Knit Gloves in Single Rib Stitch Using Lamb's Pride Yarn

By: Kristen O'Hara

Free Knitting Pattern for Stocking Hat and Scarf: How to Knit a Hat in Single Rib Using Lamb’s Pride Bulky Wool Yarn

By: Kristen O'Hara

Introduction to Modular Knitting: Instructions for Modular (Domino) Knitting and a Guide to its Use

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

How to Do Entrelac Knitting: An Introduction to Knitting Using Entrelac Technique

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Free Pattern for a Knit Hat, Mittens and Scarf: A Simple Beret-Style Stocking Cap and Matching Set of Mittens

By: Kristen O'Hara

Buttons and Buttonholes for Knits: Try These Tips When Knitting a Buttonhole for the First Time

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Use Short Rows to Shape Knitting: Extra Rows in Knitting That Can Be Added to Improve Garment Fit

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Adding Pockets to Knitted Garments: Simple Instructions for Adding a Patch or Knitted-In Pocket.

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Knitting Design: Shaping: Guide to Basic Knitwear Design: Shaping

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Knitting Design: Types of Edging: Designing Knitwear: The Varieties of Edging and Ribbing available.

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Knitting Design: Measuring: Designing Your Own Knitwear: Measuring and Calculating.

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Knitting Design for Beginners: Designing Knitwear Patterns; Getting Started.

By: Lesley Arnold-Hopkins

Knit Book Review: Favorite Socks: 25 Beautiful Sock Patterns for Men and Women From Interweave Press

By: Feature Writer Michelle Carchrae

Book by Fast Knitter Lisa Gentry: I Can't Believe I'm Chain Knitting - Book Review

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Knit a Triangle Shape: Knitting a Basic Triangular Piece of Any Size

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Ripping Out Yarn in Knit: Rip Stitches Out to Reach and Correct Knitting Mistakes

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Duplicate Knit Stitch: Embellish Knitting Pieces Using a Neat and Simple Technique

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Simple Knits for Beginners: Easy Knit Stitch Patterns Produce Beautiful Pieces Effortlessly

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Basic Knit Stitch Patterns: Making Garter, Stockinette, Reverse-Stockinette and Seed Stitches

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Knitting Increase While Purling: Increasing in Knit - Purl Twice into Same Stitch

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Increase in Knitting: The Bar Increase Method / Knit Twice into the Same Stitch

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

How to Knit Cables: Cables Look Impressive and are Easy for Beginner Knitters to Learn

By: Feature Writer Michelle Carchrae

Heart Pattern in Knit: Make Appliqué or Pillow for Valentine’s Day

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Sweater 101 Book Review: For the Knitter Who Wants to Make the Perfect Sweater

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Scrap Knit a Stash Scarf: Use up Leftover Yarn and Fabric to Make an Original Design

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Hiding Knit Tails and Joins: Never Have to Weave in a Color Change Tail Again with This Trick

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

English vs. Continental Style: Comparing the Two Basic Knit Techniques

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Quick Handknit Gifts: Free Knitting Patterns for Easy Handmade Christmas Gifts

By: Feature Writer Michelle Carchrae

The Purl Stitch in Knit: A Fundamental and Important Knitting Tool

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Knitting Cast-On Topics: Tips and Tricks When Casting On in Knit

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Knit Swatch Tips and Tricks: Making Gauge Swatches More Useful and Accurate

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

The Knit Stitch: The Most Fundamental Stitch in Knitting

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Knit Cast On - Long Tail: The Long-Tail Method Cast-on Technique

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Great Beginner Knitting Patterns: Easy Patterns that Encourage and Instruct

By: Feature Writer Michelle Carchrae

Purpose of Knit Gauge: Do Knitted Swatches Really Matter?

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Swatch and Gauge: Creating a swatch to get the perfect fit.

By: Kelly Gilliam

Hot Mat: Made with Double Knit Fabric

By: Judy Coates

Added Stitches in Knitting: The Most Common Knitting Error--Adding Stitches

By: Feature Writer Renee Blixt

Textured Knit Baby Blanket: Soft afghan is quick and easy in basic stitches

By: Carla Ruschival

Knitting Needle Conversions: Different Needle Sizing Conventions Explained and Explored.

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

Secrets to Knitting Large-Scale: Afghans and Blankets Using Big Needles and Heavy Discount Yarn

By: Amy Krug

Free Knitting Patterns on the Web! Where to find Free Patterns - both Contemporary and Antique

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

Knitting on the Go: Socks, Hats, Mitts and Bags for Traveling Knitters

By: Amy Krug

Guidelines for Knitting Books: Choosing Knitting Designer, Style, Pattern, Instruction and Level

By: Amy Krug

Knitting on the Cheap: How to Knit on a Budget: Borrow or Reuse Yarn, Patterns, Needles

By: Amy Krug

Free Form Knitting and Crochet: Design your own piece while you create it

By: Kelly Gilliam

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