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The journey of a thousand sweaters begins with one stitch, and learning to knit is about getting lost, backtracking, and stumbling onto the right path. Check out our tips for learning to knit, including a basic, useful cast-on that will serve you indefinitely. The two needle cable cast-on is an attractive all-purpose cast-on with a neat, firm edge. It has a certain amount of “give” but won’t stretch out of shape. Learning To Knit, Cast On Knitting, Knitting Help, Knitting Stitches Tutorial, Knitting Basics, Easy Knitting Projects, Beginner Knitting Patterns, Beginner Knitting Projects, Knitting Instructions

The journey of a thousand sweaters begins with one stitch, and learning to knit is about getting lost, backtracking, and stumbling onto the right path. I learned enough to make my yarn obsession into my job, and along the way I found a lot of ways that didn’t work out so well.

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New to crafting? Not sure which yarn fiber to use in your project? Learn which yarns to use for specific knitting projects based on their fiber content in this beginner's guide. Self Patterning Yarn, Yarn Types For Crochet, Best Yarn For Clothes, Crochet Yarn Types And Uses, Different Yarn Types, What Type Of Yarn To Use For Crochet, Learn Knitting Beginner, Benefits Of Knitting, Different Types Of Yarn For Crochet

Have you ever been curious about the difference between a silk/alpaca blend and 100% merino wool? Or...have you ever seen a pattern and thought, “I have the perfect yarn for that!” only to have the project turn out far from what you expected? You followed the pattern exactly, got the same gauge with the recommended needle and yet it just doesn’t look like the photos you’d seen or the image you had in your head. Chances are the fiber content of the yarn the designer used is different from the…

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If you know even the slightest bit about knitting or crochet, you’re most likely familiar with worsted weight yarn. Also known as ‘afghan,’ ‘aran,’ or simply ‘medium,’ this seemingly do-it-all weight of yarn can be used for a variety of projects. This yarn is easy to work with and knits up quickly without too much bulk. But exactly what is this weight of yarn and why is it almost every yarn enthusiast’s old standby? We break it down for you below.

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