Learn how to do the long tail cast on. This is a nice sturdy cast on and it's a little bit easier to knit than the loop cast on. It's kind of a "next level" knitting technique.

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How to Start a Crochet Chain

A crochet chain is the foundation for almost every crochet project. I’ll show you how to make a crochet chain in this step-by-step video.

crochet guideNancy QueenAugust 31, 2015crochet guideComment

Pur Cowl Free Knitting Pattern

Worked in the round, this simple to make cowl features and eyelet pattern. One skein project!

Knitting Review: Kinki Amibari Cable Needles

Get the right knitting tools for the job - check out why we love cabling with Kinki Amibari cable needles.

knitting accessoriesdonna pelzarAugust 22, 2015new knitting arrivals, knitting accessories, product reviewComment

Wisdom Pix Socks Free Knitting Pattern

Knit a pair of socks with the look of Fair Isle with out having to change colors! These simple top-down socks are the perfect use of Wisdom Pix sock yarn.

knitting patterns, sock patternsNancy QueenAugust 21, 2015sock yarn, sock knitting pattern, free knitting patternComment

Knitting Tip: How to Knit the Widest Shawl Possible

Shawl knitting can take more time than many projects, so let's make sure when it's time to get those stitches off the needles and onto the blocking boards it will grow to be as wide as you want it to be. This is a simple tip, but a really important one!

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Speckle Cowl Free Knitting Pattern

The stippled-dye effect of Plymouth Worsted Merino Superwash yarn adds just the right amount of happiness to this fun to knit cowl. The yarn give this project a confetti feel - time to party (and by party we mean knit)!

cowl patterns, knitting patternsNancy QueenAugust 16, 2015 Comment

How To Knit a 2 Color Italian Cast-on

The Italian 2 Color Cast-on (also known as the Brioche 2 Color Cast-On) can be used with any project, and a must for beginning a 2 color brioche knitting project. I’ll walk you step-by-step how this cast on is created.

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Knitting Guide: Row Counters

Row counters are a handy tool to have because they just keep track of your rows, so you don't have to keep that information in your head. Have you ever gone back to a knitting project and not known what row you are on? Let’s fix that!

knitting guideNancy QueenAugust 10, 2015 Comments

Katy Ruffle Edge Scarf Free Knitting Pattern

This pretty one skein scarf is worked back and forth from one end to the other and features a soft curve.

knitting patterns, scarf patternsNancy QueenJuly 30, 2015 Comments

3 Easy Steps to Know How Much Yarn is in a Ball

Stash Management Tip - Do you have a ball of yarn laying around and want to know how much is left? Yarn leftover from a project? Loved the yarn? Want to use every last yard, but how much is that?

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Calistoga Cowl Free Knitting Pattern

This fun and quick to knit cowl is worked lengthwise in a wavy feather and fan stitch pattern. It's then joined at the ends.

cowl patterns, knitting patternsNancy QueenJuly 23, 2015 Comments