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Donna x
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Circular needles - what length should you use?
This post demystifies circular needles, how these are measured and what is the best length to use for your project.
Republish your knitting patterns with these 7 steps
This guide explores the benefits and best practices for republishing your knitting patterns with these 7 steps .
Getting the most out of your Yarn & Fibre Festival Experience
Whether you’re a seasoned yarn festival-goer or a first-time attendee, here are some hints and tips to help make the most of your festival experience.
Unlocking the Magic: Why Every Knitter Should Master Professional Finishing Techniques
Mastering these techniques will unlock a whole new level of creativity and confidence in your craft.
Fun Festive Makes #1: Gift Knits
5 free projects for swift gift knitting: First in a series fun and relatively quick festive makes, so you can enjoy some crafty goodness over the season without getting overwhelmed.
Siskin Hat & New Pattern Layout
Improving pattern layout to enhance the knitter’s experience.
Which Cast On Should I use?
Every knitter needs a basic repertoire of staple cast ons, and in this series of tutorials I’ve curated a selection of 7 workhorse cast ons that you’ll use time after time.
Reading Knitting Patterns Q&A - multiple sizes
Reading knitting patterns can be challenging and it only gets easier with practise, so don't feel intimidated. Even experienced knitters can find some instructions tricky to decipher…
How to Read Knitting Charts #1: The Basics
This post aims to help demystify knitting charts and equip you with the basics of how to read them.
Make it yours: Kitchen Garden Tunic
Simple ways to put you own stamp on your knits, using mu Kitchen Garden Tunic as an example.
Declutter your Yarn Stash this Autumn and Get Knitting!
Managing your yarn stash: Autumn is a great time for taking stock and planning what projects you need to finish or start before the end of the year
Knit Nurse Pattern Reading Clinic #2: What’s the deal with parentheses and brackets ( ) [ ]?
What do all the brackets mean in knitting patterns? Parentheses and brackets - that's round ( ) and square [ ] brackets in plain speak - can be a source of great confusion for many knitters…
Welcome to the Knit Nurse Pattern Reading Clinics
One thing I often hear from knitters, whether complete newbies or 'old hands', is that that they sometimes struggle with following knitting patterns. If this is an area that has proved difficult for you too then read on…..
6 tips for writing your own knitting patterns
If you are new to writing knitting patterns for your hand knitted creations, these 6 tips will help set you on the right path.
Casting on a large number of stitches #1
Casting on a large number of stitches can make many a knitter's heart sink, so here I'm sharing a top tip for taking the pain out of this process.
Choosing the best yarn for the job: Cables and fancy stitchwork
How do you go about choosing the yarn that's going to work best for your project?