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Grafting is not just for plants but also a specific knitting technique where you join two sections of live stitches to create ...
Knit one. Purl two. Local seniors teach each other the timeless art of interlocking loops or view YouTube. The intersection of fiber arts and tech is the latest initiative of Senior Planet from AARP ...
With the closure of Joann Fabric stores all over the state, we have a list of local fiber shops to check out for your next project. KURIER; 247B Congress St., Portland; 772-2222; hello@shopkurier.com ...
I'll be honest.  Had to look up what a "purl" is.  It's the opposite of a "knit" stitch, creating a wavy pattern in the material.  Whatever it is, it's the perfect use of a word ...
Carefully weaving together pleasing colours, the grannies created 32 blankets, 45 beanie and scarf sets, 22 individual beanies and 17 scarves. This generous donation will bring comfort to some of the ...
Seed stitch is made by alternating between knit and purl stitches and then using the opposite combination on the next row. This results in a lovely textured and uniform knit that is fully reversible ...
The good news is that once you master basic knitting steps – casting on, knit stitch (also known as garter stitch), purl stitch and casting off – you'll be able to do plenty of knitting projects. You ...
Tiny Trails is an easy knit baby blanket pattern that uses simple garter stitches and slip stitches to achieve a darling ...
"Think of when you cut the sleeves off a T-shirt, and it curls up; that usually means it's made with only knit stitches. Purls just curl in the other direction." However, when knits and purls are ...
This article offers a comprehensive collection of easy hat knitting patterns that cater to knitters seeking straightforward projects. This selection brings together patterns that vary from basic ...
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