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Knitting a Reverse Garter Ridge Tab in a Bottom Up Shawl
If you love the idea of a bottom up triangle shawl but are perplexed by how to close up the top while maintaining the garter ridge boarder,
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A Dye Garden ~ Planting a Rainbow
I love rainbow, so of COURSE when planning who I will plant in my dye garden, I look for plants that can yield a full rainbow of color.
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How to Knit Short Rows in Herringbone Stitch
A top down bandana style cowl featuring herringbone stitch knit flat and in the round - with short rows!
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Knitting The Herringbone Stitch
Learn to knit the herringbone stitch. Herringbone is a beautiful fabric but it does have some rules. Learn the basics of Herringbone stitch and pick up some helpful tips to avoid common issues.
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Dye Garden ~ The Adventure Begins
Growing & Wildcrafting Natural Plant Dye
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Pi Day MAL Week 4
This is it ya'll! The LAST WEEK of the Pi Day MAL hosted by @KnotBadBritt and @SunDaughterKnits. Last week was the biggest goal, which...
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Spinning Starts Here: Choosing Your First Drop Spindle & Fiber
Are you drawn to the art of spinning yarn, but overwhelmed by all the tools and terms? You’re not alone. Spinning your own yarn can feel like stepping into a whole new world — but I promise, it doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to choose your first drop spindle and some gentle guidance on fiber, so you can get started. I'll also break down some of the vocabulary that can make finding tools and fiber feel like a big undertaki
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Herringbone Stitch All The Things!
Herringbone stitch adds an interesting dimension to knitwear as the stitches lean to the left and right, appearing to be woven. It is super
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The Garter Ridge Tab Cast On
Learn the magic of the garter ridge tab cast-on and how it creates a seamless, polished edge for top-down triangle shawls.
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How to Knit the Faux I-cord Bind Off
Gentle and unobtrusive, it gives knitting projects a beautifully polished look that enhances the stitches without overwhelming them. In this tutorial, you will learn how to knit the faux i-cord bind off with photo and video demonstrations and step-by-step instructions — along with tips on when it works well, when it doesn’t, and highlight three Wool & Wyrd shawl patterns that feature the bind off so that you can try it out.
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