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The Complete Guide to Comparing Easy Knitting Cast On Methods

Cassie May — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Take a look at some common ways to start your knitting and compare easy knitting cast on methods! Good morning, today we’re going to chat about easy knitting cast on methods! Yay! There are, of course, more than 5 cast on methods out there, but I’m going to compare the 5 that I use mostContinue Reading

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Learn to Knit – German Twisted Cast On

Cassie May — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Learn to knit German twisted cast on to start your knitting project with this easy photo and video tutorial! You have been asking me for more about German twisted cast on for a while now. And I’m not going to lie, just the name intimidated me. I feel the same way about provisional cast on,Continue Reading

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How To Count Rows in Knitting

Cassie May — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Learn how to count rows in knitting with standard knitting stitches including stockinette stitch, garter stitch and more! Learning how to count rows in knitting is really a tricky subject, you’re not alone if this confuses you. The easiest way to count rows in knitting is to keep track of them while you’re working. That’sContinue Reading

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How To Count Knitting Stitches

Cassie May — Thu, 26 May 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Learn how to count knitting stitches in both in progress and completed knitting projects with these easy tips. Keeping track of how many stitches you have knit in your knitting project is really important. And it can also be really confusing. Especially when you lose track of where you are. We have all lost trackContinue Reading

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How to Knit a Swatch (And Why Knitting Gauge Is So Important)

Cassie May — Thu, 12 May 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Learn all about how to knit a swatch and why you should always swatch before you start a knitting project! If you’re new to knitting, you may have heard swatches mentioned but you don’t really know how to knit a swatch or why you even should. Don’t worry, that’s totally normal and I think swatchesContinue Reading

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What is Knitting Gauge?

Cassie May — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:15:00 +0000

Learn all about knitting gauge and have all of your knitting gauge questions answered with this detailed FAQ! I would wager to say that the number one most common question/confusion when people are learning to knit is knitting gauge. What is knitting gauge and how does it work? How does gauge affect my projects? HowContinue Reading

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Learn to Knit – Fix a Dropped Purl Stitch

Cassie May — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:49:16 +0000

Learn how to fix a dropped purl stitch in your knitting projects with this easy photo and video tutorial! Dropped stitches are annoying enough, but what do you do if you drop a PURL stitch and you need to fix it? In today’s example, I’m showing you how to fix a dropped purl stitch withContinue Reading

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Learn to Knit – Fix a Dropped Knit Stitch

Cassie May — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 17:39:14 +0000

Learn how to fix a dropped knit stitch in your knitting project with this video tutorial and step by step photos! We’ve all been there, from the newest knitter to the person who’s been knitting for 50 years. You’re knitting along when suddenly, with a sinking heart, you realize you’ve dropped a stitch. It’s theContinue Reading

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Learn to Knit – Basic Purl Stitch

Cassie May — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:04:50 +0000

Learn to knit a basic purl stitch with this knitting video tutorial! Once you have learned the basic knit stitch , the next thing most people learn is the basic purl stitch. What is a purl stitch? A purl stitch is the opposite of a knit stitch. When you knit a regular knit stitch, theContinue Reading

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Learn to Knit – Basic Knit Stitch

Cassie May — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 17:49:37 +0000

Learn to knit the basic knit stitch with this video tutorial! The basic knit stitch is like the fundamental building block of all knitting. Once you have learned the knit stitch, you’re halfway there and most other knitting techniques are just variations on that! I remember when I first learned to knit and the basicContinue Reading

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Learn to Knit – Backward Loop Cast On

Cassie May — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 12:49:34 +0000

Learn how to add stitches to your work, or cast on with this backward loop cast on video tutorial! Ready to learn backward loop cast on? Let’s go! The most common use for backward loop cast on is to add additional stitches to an in progress project. You might do this to add additional stitchesContinue Reading

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Learn to Knit – Cable Cast On

Cassie May — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:42:35 +0000

Learn how to start your knitting project with a Cable Cast On with this video and photo tutorial! Cable Cast on is a very similar technique to a knitted cast on which makes it another one that’s good for beginning knitters. The difference, besides where you put the right needle, is that cable cast onContinue Reading

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Learn to Knit – Knitted Cast on

Cassie May — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:51:33 +0000

Learn how to start your knitting project with a knitted cast on! Knitted Cast on is a great cast on for beginning knitters. Often when someone learns to knit, the teacher casts on for the first time and then starts off by teaching the basic knit stitch and purl stitch. Raise your hand if that’sContinue Reading

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Learn to Knit – Long Tail Cast On

Cassie May — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:16:30 +0000

Learn how to start your knitting project with this video and photo tutorial for the long-tail cast on! The long tail cast on is my favorite cast on, I used it for pretty much all of my knitting projects unless it’s otherwise specified. I like that’s it’s super fast and stretchy but strong. Continue Reading

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Learn to Knit – Make a Slip Knot

Cassie May — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:27:04 +0000

Learn how to make a slip knot to start your knitting projects with this super easy and fast video tutorial! The very first step of every knitting project and every cast on is a slip knot. So it’s clearly really important to learn how to make a slip knot. And it’s one of thoseContinue Reading

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