Lesson: Knitting in the Round

Posted by on Mar 27, 2012 in Free knitting patterns, Knitting | 0 comments

Knitting in the round is quite easy, and many people love it so much they never knit back and forth once they try circular knitting. It eliminates the need to sew seems, which can be an added bonus if you don't like finishing.

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Lesson: Crochet Bobbles

Posted by on Feb 27, 2012 in Free knitting patterns, Knitting | 5 comments

I find that its easier and faster to make bobbles with a crochet hook than by knitting back-and-forth on three-or-four stitches in the more conventional bobble. I also like the shape of the crochet bobble better. It is rounder and "puffier" than a conventional bobble.

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SUMMER OF LACE: Eyelet Diamond Shell and Stole by Karin Maag-Tanchak

Posted by on Jan 25, 2012 in Blogs, Knitting, Knitting articles by Donna | 2 comments

SUCCESSFUL LACE KNITTING DESIGNER NOTES SERIES

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Will your next great sweater require a swatch?

Posted by on Jan 20, 2012 in Blogs, Knitting | 0 comments

Do you need to swatch a sweater?

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Symbols and Ornament in Lithuanian Knitting

Posted by on Apr 11, 2011 in Knitting, Knitting articles by Donna | 3 comments

There are so many interesting types of colorwork patterns in Lithuanian knitting that I am finding it difficult to decide what to include. I've decided that I need to include charts in each of these categories:

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