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9 Quick and Easy Knit Gift Ideas and Patterns

Published on December 18, 2022 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)

If you’re pressed for time and you need a gift, then these knit gift ideas are for you! I’ll go through these gifts from the easiest and quickest to the “longest” and “hardest”. Keep in mind that “hard” and “easy” are relative, and most advanced and adventurous knitters can crank out these gifts pretty quickly. A pair of slippers, which takes about 6-8 hours to make is the “longest” gift on ... keep reading >>

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What’s the Difference between Worsted and Aran Yarn?

Published on August 31, 2021 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)
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Worsted weight yarns and aran weight yarns are often thought to be interchangeable, but they’re actually different yarn weights. While they’re both considered medium weight yarns, worsted yarn is finer than aran weight yarn. Worsted yarn is often knit on 4.5mm needles with a gauge of 4.5-5 stitches per inch. Aran weight yarn is thicker and often loftier than worsted yarn. It’s often knit on ... keep reading >>

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How to Dye Yarn with Food Coloring (Video and Best Tips!)

Published on August 12, 2021 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)

In this post I'll show you how to dye yarn with food coloring. Food coloring is great for dyeing yarn. It's inexpensive, accessible and allows you to use existing pots and utensils since it's food-safe. What's more, the whole yarn dyeing process is incredibly easy and fun! Below you'll find a step-by-step photo tutorial, helpful tips and tricks, and a short tutorial video. Let's get ... keep reading >>

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How to Use Lifelines in Knitting (and Why You Need Them!)

Published on March 9, 2021 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)
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A lifeline is a way to unravel your knitting safely. It’s an excellent tool for rescuing your knitting when you’ve made a mistake. Lifelines works like this: using a tapestry needle, insert a strand of yarn into a row of stitches. This strand of yarn is your “lifeline.” Then continue knitting as normal. If you make a mistake, unravel your knitting to the lifeline, which is holding ... keep reading >>

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How to Knit a Stretchy Bind Off

Published on June 22, 2020 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)
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In this post I’m going to show you how to knit a stretchy bind off step by step for a regular knit bind off and a rib bind off. This knitting technique will help you create a very stretchy edge. This extra stretch is handy when binding off the cuffs of sweaters, socks, mittens and necklines, not to mention the brims of hats. Anytime you need a very stretchy edge, look no further than this ... keep reading >>

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How to Join Yarn with the Spit Splice

Published on September 12, 2019 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)
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Balls of yarn aren’t endless. At some point, they run out. When that happens, you’ll need to join a new ball of yarn to keep knitting. Just as there are many roads to Rome, so too are there many ways to join yarn together. The spit splice is one of those handy and slightly weird knitting hacks that seamlessly joins two strands of yarns together. The join is permanent and doesn’t require ... keep reading >>

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How to Join Yarn Together the Invisible Way (Russian Join)

Published on July 31, 2019 By Davina | May contain affiliate links (whats this?)
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Today, I’ll show you my favourite way to join yarn in knitting. This method has served me well over the years. Not a single join has ever come undone (knock wood!) Why Do You Need to Join Yarn? Everything that has a beginning has an end. And so it is with yarn. Balls of yarn inevitably run out, and when that happens you’ll need to join new yarn to your work. There are many ways to join ... keep reading >>

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Pom pom pens make great last-minute gifts! If you’ve got scrap yarn and a glue gun, you can make these pens! They turn writing into a fun and playfulness exercise ✨ I’m gifting these pens to my nieces this holiday season. I think they’ll love it!  For more last-minute knit and yarn-related gift ideas check out the link in my profile!  #lastminutegifts #furrypen #diyfurrypen #diyfuzzypen #pompom #pompoms #knitgifts #knittedgifts #giftsfortweens #giftsforteens #knitting #yarn #yarnlove #yarnlovers #knitgift #giftideas #giftidea
This double stockinette stitch headband is super c This double stockinette stitch headband is super cosy and easy to knit!  🤓 Instructions:  Cast on an even number of stitches. (I cast on 36 sts for mine. Cast on more or less depending on the yarn you use and the width you’d like).  Row 1: *k1, slip 1 with yarn in front, then bring yarn to the back; repeat from * to end of row  Repeat Row 1 until headband fits around your head snugly.  Cast off in pattern  Seam together as shown in the video.  Weave in ends and wear with confidence!  To watch the full pattern tutorial, head to my YouTube channel and search for “Twisted Headbands” or go to this link: https://bit.ly/3DLiMWc  Yarn: @malabrigoyarn silky merino in color Mares 196
Needles: 4mm needles
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Let’s make a bobble! 🫧 In this demo I’m m Let’s make a bobble! 🫧  In this demo I’m making a 5-stitch bobble. But you can make a bobble of any size! Just knit into the stitch more or less times to make the bobble bigger or smaller.  🤓 Instructions:  Knit into front and back, front and back, and front of the stitch. 5 sts made.  Turn work to wrong side. Purl the 5 sts.  Turn work to right side. Sl2 sts knitwise, K1, pass 2 slipped sts over first stitch. Sl1 knitwise, K1, pass last 2 sts over remaining stitch. 1 stitch remains  To watch a detailed bobble demo, watch the baby bobble blanket tutorial in the link in the description. Happy knitting!  #bobble #bobbleknitting #knittersgonnaknit #knittinginspiration #knittingtutorial #bobblestitch #bobbles #showtimeknit #knittersofinstagram
The Baby Bobble Blanket is as fun to knit as it is The Baby Bobble Blanket is as fun to knit as it is to snuggle into ☺️  Sized for babies, but easily customisable for kids and adults 👶 👧 👵  Grab the free pattern in the profile link or at sheepandstitch.com  #knittingpattern #knittersgonnaknit #babyknits #babyknitting #babyknit #babyblanket #knittingtherapy #knitstagram
⭐️ New Pattern ⭐️ The Baby Bobble Blanket ⭐️ New Pattern ⭐️ The Baby Bobble Blanket is a beginner-friendly pattern for the tiny tot in your life!  Studded with big bobbles, it’s a delight to hold, snuggle and fall asleep with 😴  This pattern is sized for babies, but easily customisable for kids and adults. Grab the #freepattern and video tutorial in the profile link or at sheepandstitch.com  Yarn: 8 balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in Baby Pink from @lovecraftscom  #knitting #knittingpattern #knitstagram #babyblanket #babyknits #fallknits #knittersgonnaknit #knitknitknit #knitaddict #knittersofinstagram #knitting_inspiration #handknit #handknits #babyknitting #babyknittingpatterns #bobblestitch #knitblanket
The Market Bag is so cute, practical and eco-frien The Market Bag is so cute, practical and eco-friendly 🍃 It’s a unique knit that’s perfect for all your grocery-toting needs!  I loved knitting this lacy dude. It’s so fun and satisfying, and it comes together very quickly because of the expansive lace 🕸  Grab the #freepattern and video tutorial in the link in the profile!  #knitting #marketbag #knitbag #knit #knittersgonnaknit #knitstagram #knitting #knitting_inspiration #knittinginspiration #knittingpattern #knittingpatterns

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