Author: Three of Skeins
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Beyond The Rectangle: How to Knit a Pocket with a Curved Edge
Making a rectangular patch pocket is pretty easy, cast on the number of stitches you want and knit away. Creating a curved bottom is just as easy, but this pocket requires one more step. Cast on your desired number of stitches, minus two to six stitches. Then cast on or increase one stitch at the…
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Sweater Struggles, Chart Challenges, and Missing Pockets? November Classes to the Rescue!
November classes target issues that have aggravated all of us who knit garments: making sweaters that fit, using charts effectively, and the lack of pockets in most designs. This class is for knitters looking to enhance their skills by learning to read and use knitting charts for texture patterns, cables, and lace. Students will explore…
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How to Put a Pocket in the Right Spot Every Time
Don’t let the idea that the pattern was designed without pockets stop you from adding pockets to your project. Pockets are an easy modification. Now that you know how to place them, you’ll never have to think “I love this design, but I wish it had a pocket.”
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New Classes: Take Your Knitting to the Next Level!
Are you ready to expand your knitting skills and take on new challenges? This season, I’m thrilled to introduce three brand-new classes designed to boost your confidence, refine your technique, and bring more joy to your knitting projects. Whether you’re curious about charts, customizing your sweaters, or diving into festive creations, there’s something for everyone.…
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Pocket Shaping Cheat Sheet
Pockets are an easy addition to any knitted garment. Quick and easy patch pockets amp up the function and the style of any sweater. I’ve created a quick round-up of how to shape the most common pocket types. I hope you get inspired to add a pocket or two to your next project. Rounded Bottom…
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Kick Start Your Fall Knitting With Exciting New Classes
We got our first taste of fall last week. For three glorious days, it was chilly nights and cool days. Get ready for a new knitting season with me. In September, I’m introducing a new class: Chart Your Path: A Guide to Loving Charts. Check out my complete class listings below: Sweater Savvy: Knit a…
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Are You Ready For Sweattah Weathah?
I am so ready for sweater weather. I’m getting my knitting in gear by hosting some end-of-summer virtual classes. That will help knitters go beyond just what is in the pattern and prepare for a fun knitting season. Sweater Savvy: How to Make a Sweater that Fits Learn how to create knitted garments that fit…
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A Summer of Stitching: Embracing 100 Days of Knitting
I often find myself buried under piles of yarn, needles, and half-finished projects. Despite my passion for knitting, I sometimes struggle to prioritize my knitting amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. That’s why I’ve decided to take on the 100 Day Project, a personal challenge designed to help me get my knitting back…
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