Category: Knitting Design
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Knitting Abbreviations 101 & Free PDF Checklist
Hello everyone! Abbreviations! Most knitting patterns I encounter use “K2tog” instead of “knit two together”, “YO” instead of “yarn over”, and so on. Abbreviations allow us to shorten the length of a knitting pattern. For some patterns, if the word “knit” is used 100 times in the instructions, writing the abbreviation “K” instead of “knit” can cut…
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Gauge for Knitting Pattern Design: 5 Things to List
Hello everyone! Once upon a time, I designed a knitting pattern. It was a knitting pattern for a pair of mittens. One day, I sent the pattern to a dear knitting friend to test knit. Soon after, I received an email from her asking what needle size I recommended she use to knit the gauge…
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Faith’s Fancy Little Feet
Fresh off the needles is a sunny yellow pair of children’s socks. I designed the pattern I used. A Peasant heel, naturally dyed yarn, and knitting cables with no cable needle are a few reasons I enjoyed making these socks. Read below for information on my newest project. Yarn: Fingering weight Note: I naturally dyed the…