Works of Our Hands

Tag: knitting tips

  • A Sweater in June

    A Sweater in June

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    Hannah
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    On the first of summer in 2023, I casted off a sweater. This post includes the details of the pattern, materials, and lessons learned from my Buttonside Sweater. Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in color, Evergreen Pattern: Buttonside Sweater by Jennifer Dassau Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) and US 3 (3.25 mm) ChiaoGoo interchangeable circular…

  • Swatching Tips I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago

    Swatching Tips I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago

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    Hannah
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    In this article, I’ve documented 11 points that I wish I knew before I knit my first swatch. Knowing these tips 10 years ago would have helped me avoid much wasted time, frustration, and ill-fitting knitting projects. Hello everyone! As a knitter, there’s a very crucial task that occurs often in my life. Unfortunately, I…