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Before You Begin

How to Measure Knit Gauge

Gauge is the number of stitches and rows per inch (or centimeter) in a pattern. If the gauge does not match the gauge give …

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Before You Begin

How to Measure Crochet Gauge

Gauge is the number of stitches and rows per inch (or centimeter) in a pattern. If the gauge does not match the gauge give …

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How to Understand Yarn Weights

Yarn weight describes the thickness of a yarn and every yarn has a weight, from fine yarn to super bulky. These different …

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How to Read Crochet Symbol Charts

Being able to read symbol charts expands your options for working with different types of crochet patterns. This guide explains how to read crochet charts…

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Before You Begin

Guide to Reading Knitting Stitch Charts

Stitch charts can seem intimidating to new knitters, but once you get the hang of them, the projects are a breeze! Stitch …

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Before You Begin

Understanding Knitting Symbols

Stitch charts in knit and crochet patterns are being used more and more as an addition to or in place of words to describe …

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Basics

M1R Knit Increase Tutorial

Watch this video and learn how to Maket 1 Right.

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Before You Begin

What are the Different Types of Knitting Needles

When starting to knit, the act of knitting and using knitting needles feels quite new and at this stage you won’t have developed..

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Loose Ends: Knit Open Weave Brioche

Learn how to knit an open weave brioche stitch with loose ends. Achieve a unique and textured look with this knitting technique.

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Loose Ends: Crochet Cables

Learn how to crochet cables with loose ends. Add texture and depth to your crochet projects with cable stitches.

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Mosaic Crochet Basics

Let's go through the basics of how to do a mosaic stitch with Bernat Blanket.

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Basics

M1L Knit Increase Tutorial

Watch and learn how to make an increase that leans to the left.