I-cord cast on

Happy knitting everyone! Today I’d like to share a useful technique – I-cord cast on. "I-cord cast on" helps to start your knitting with beautiful cord along the edge of knitted piece and prevents it from rolling. I-cord cast on can be used for neat neck edge for top-down knitted sweaters, beautiful bottom edge for bottom up sweaters,...

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Funbow Hat

Hello fellow knitters! My latest knitting design is off the needle! :)  Knitted in stockinette in the round, Funbow hat is a perfect addition for your little fashionista's wardrobe. It is decorated with three horizontal folds going around and pretty bow. The brim of hat and bow are knitted in twisted rib. The bow is also decorated...

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Checking your knitting gauge correctly

Happy knitting everyone!  Recently I have written a post how important to knit a gauge swatch before starting of your knitting project. So today I’d like share a couple of useful tips for measuring a swatch and counting stitches. 1.    Knit a swatch with a yarn you plan to use for your project.   Note:...

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