Knatterings & Ramblings
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Happy Creating!
Donna x
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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.
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.
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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…
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.
