10 Questions You Should Ask Before Knitting with Linen Yarn

If you’ve been knitting with wool for a while and now are starting a project with linen - be prepared that knitting with linen is an entirely different experience!

In this article I’ll cover everything you need to know about linen yarn.

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The 10 Best Beginner Knitting Books

So you want to learn how to knit but where do you get started?

I’ve rounded up 10 of the best beginner knitting books to get you started.

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10 Secrets About Cotton Yarn that Nobody Will Tell You

Heading into warmer weather, you may be considering knitting or crocheting with cotton yarn. There are probably a few things you should know about working with cotton yarn ahead of time.

In this guide, you’ll learn 10 secrets about cotton yarn to make working with it easy and fun.

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9 Easy Baby Sweater Free Knitting Patterns

I’ve rounded up welcome baby sweater ideas and show-stoppers for baby showers that are sure to get plenty of ooo's and ahhh’s. Here’s 9 adorable and easy to knit baby sweaters, best of all, they’re free patterns!

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21 Shockingly Useful Knitting Gadgets Under $10 on Amazon

I’ve rounded up 21 of my favorite knitting tools and guess what? They are all under $10 on Amazon!

10 Easy Knit Baby Blankets for Beginners

Looking for some quick and easy knitting projects for baby? Cast on one (or all) of these 10 free knitting patterns for baby blankets - suitable for beginners and advanced beginner knitters.

10 Free Chunky Knitting Patterns

If you like to knit but also want near instant gratification when creating, chunky knits are your go-to projects! All of these projects are knitted using chunky or bulky weight yarn. Most are beginner to advanced beginner projects and will be on and off your needles in a flash!

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Long Tail Cast On Using Both Ends of Yarn

Have you ever done a long tail cast on and ended up with not enough or too much yarn left on the tail? Here’s the perfect fix for that problem and how to do it along with a step-by-step video tutorial!

Easy Mitered Baby Blanket Free Knitting Pattern

Cast on and knit this now! No matter your skill level, this fun and easy to knit baby blanket is a large mitered square. You’ll learn how to knit this project with a step-by-step video tutorial.

Continental Knitting: How to Hold Yarn

Learn how to knit faster and with more even tension by using Continental knitting method. By simply changing how you hold your yarn, you’ll dramatically improve your knitting!

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Easy Diagonal Baby Blanket Free Knitting Pattern

Cast on a quick and easy to knit baby blanket! This beginner project uses a self patterning yarn to create diagonal stripes. Watch the step by step how to video, too!

How to Knit a Triangle Shawl for Beginners

Hey knitters! In today's post, I'm going to show you how to make this gorgeous shawl in just four easy steps. I'm here to show you how to make this really large one skein shawl.

The best part is that any knitter can knit this; it’s a beginner project!

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