German Short Rows make socks look great!

After experimenting with several needle sizes and Wisdom Yarn Wacki Saki, my wife and I each knit a pair of socks using German short row heels. Each of us chose a different gauge, which I reviewed yesterday. Today, I’ll share the pattern for these socks and a video on how to work…

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One sock yarn, many gauges

You know how it goes with some sock yarns. They are twisted so tightly to help them be more durable or to keep the short fiber staple from pilling, or they are too loose, or just a single-ply yarn, and need to be knit tightly to keep them intact. Either…

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Wacki Saki, not only a sock yarn

This week, I’m excited to be back on KNITmuch to introduce you to Wacki Saki, a soft yet durable sock yarn that I’ve explored using both for socks and other projects, one of which will be the featured pattern this week. I, for one, am really impressed with this sock yarn. …

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Knitting to create the perfect fit

I hope you were encouraged to jump into lace knitting with both needles after reading my post yesterday, how to make lace knitting fun! I told you it was possible to love lace knitting. Today I’m sharing with you some of my secrets to making a top that fits you perfectly – not someone…

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How to make lace fun to knit!

My first post helped choose yarn with the right fiber content by looking at Unity Yarn by Fibra Natura, and yesterday we looked at how to pick the perfect color combination for our Graphite Tank. Today let’s cast on, and dive into the wonderful, wacky world of lace knitting. A confession about…

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Fiber content, the foundation of knitting

Knitting the Graphite Tank Top with Unity yarn This week I’ll be creating the Graphite Tank top using Unity yarn, a 100% natural fiber blended yarn by Fibra Natura. Unity yarn combines four different fibers: wool, cotton, bamboo, and linen; to create a perfect balance. There is a beautiful textural…

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FREE! KNITmuch Magazine Issue 8 Now Available!

This issue of KNITmuch is irresistibly full of knitting projects for gifting and getting ready for the holidays. Within it, you’ll find the cuddliest knitted patterns for baby, like onesies, blankets and accessories knit up using Bella Chenille Chunky. It will feel like a soft cocoon for baby. And from…

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KNITmuch Giveaway 218: #BornToDye KIT!

Enter now for your chance to win this awesome new giveaway! What a prize! Knitters – you’ll adore this! If you’ve ever wanted to dabble in yarn dyeing but were afraid to take the leap, this is your chance! Our prize is offered by We Are Knitters, one of the…

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How to alter a knitted pattern to add a personal touch

This week, I’m knitting with Fibra Natura Lina, which combines the softness of cotton with the durability and luxury of linen. Pleasant to work with, Lina is light, lovely, and luscious, and makes the perfect summer knitwear. Today, I’m adding a personal touch to the very cute Sprout Tank top…

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You can achieve gauge without knitting tightly

This week, I’m knitting with Fibra Natura Lina, which combines the softness of cotton with the durability and luxury of linen. Pleasant to work with, Lina is light, lovely, and luscious, and makes the perfect summer knitwear. Today I’m knitting some swatches to test the recommended gauge as well as…

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