Mosaic knitting is a great introduction to colorwork knitting for new knitters. And these blankets feature interesting mosaic designs that even knitters new to mosaic colorwork would be able to tackle. Most mosaic designs use two contrasting colors – one for the background and one for the mosaic design. But you’re only using one strand […]
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After you’ve knit a few projects you’ll come to realize there is one bonus from all those projects – all the partial skeins and bits of leftover yarn. Finding a few projects that use up your leftover stash is helpful – so these stash-busting blanket knitting patterns will help you control that pile of unused
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Knitting a sweater is a right of passage for every knitter. For beginner knitters, I recommend a top-down raglan sweater that’s worked in the round. It’s a simple construction that can be tried on as you knit to ensure a good fit. Here are eight simple sweater patterns that are perfect for beginner knitters. Here
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If you’re a new knitter and ready to try a few new projects, give these beginner shawl knitting patterns a try. All of these shawls are worked in Garter stitch (knit every row) so you can focus on the instructions to create the various shawl shapes (by using a variety of increase techniques). Here’s a
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When you find a beautiful knitting pattern that you are just so excited to try and then, after looking at the materials, you realize that the yarn is discontinued or it’s not available locally, there is such a feeling of disappointment. But you don’t need to be disappointed – it’s a very simple, four-step process
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Intro – all feature basic techniques with no thumb gussets. Fingerless mitts are a great project for beginner knitters. And these eight fingerless mitt knitting patterns are perfect for brand-new knitters. All of them are really simple, using just basic techniques, and no thumb gussets (those little areas of extra fabric for your thumb –
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Tank tops are a summer wardrobe staple. Here’s a collection of twelve interesting tank top knitting patterns that you can knit up and wear on those hot and humid days. Here’s the list of tank top knitting patterns in this article: Helena Sleeveless Top by Suzie Sparkles Multnomah Top by The Blue Mouse Sea Glass
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Hand-dyed variegated sock yarn is a common purchase for many knitters – all those colors are so fun! But once it’s home sitting on your shelf, coming up with a project idea for that yarn can feel a bit daunting. I’ve collected my favorite sock patterns for variegated yarn – that are perfect for using
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Dishcloths are great projects for new knitters. They are small projects that can be finished quickly and they are the perfect size for practicing new techniques and knitting skills. If you’re new to knitting, this series of easy dishcloth patterns are perfect for beginner knitters. There are three dishcloth patterns below, each one building on
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