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There are many ways to knit sweaters and cardigans, but I find the construction of this one to be the easiest for beginners as it’s knit flat. You essentially will be making one large rectangle for the back, two large rectangles for the front panels, and two lightly shaped sleeves. You...
Dogs (and cats) in sweaters are an insanely cute phenomenon that is sweeping the nation. Don’t let your furry friend be left out. It's not hard to jump in on the hype if you already know how to knit a dog sweater. With these free knitting patterns, there is sure to b...
but it takes many more stitches per square inch – and thus is a slower knit. DK is smack in the middle, both in weight and time. It’s for you to decide
This combination of knit and purl makes great sweaters, super warm scarves and cute cowls - you can use it for just about anything and it's reversible, so it works very well for blankets too! Make baby blankets or big chunky sofa throws - it's up to you - the stitch repeat is 3...
How to Knit a Rounded Neckline (Top-Down Garments)When knitting top-down sweaters the neckline can end up looking clunky. Either you cast on all of your neckline stitches at once, and you get a boat-neck style horizontal line which doesn’t look great on everyone. Or you cast on ...
Before taking body measurements, if you're someone who wears structured bras, it might be worth getting a fitting. Wearing the right bra size can make a huge difference to the measurements you end up with, and the fit of your sweaters.Check out this older post on how to tell if you're...
But if you dress dressely, you can boldly wear coarse knit sweater and summer coat. In winter, if you need to attend some party reception, you can also appear in the form of "warm". However, the choice of sweaters requires a sense of design, easy to wear, and a contrast between the...
It’s actually recommended you wash your sweaters just once or twice every season in order to maintain their shape and resilience. If that still doesn’t motivate you to take greater care ofthe MONEY YOU have investedthen consider the benefits: Properly washed knitwear can last multiple years,...
Lambswool will mill up over time if you use it to repair cashmere, and become similar in feel. But having the same fibre is always going to be idea. Suddenly, you really value the little packets of spare yarn that come with some high-end sweaters, like Loro Piana. I once darned an ...