Knitter’s Pride

Travel Knitting Kit and Four Easy Accessories

Travel knitting turns idle road trips, beach afternoons, and campsites into project time. This post covers packing a compact knitting bag, then knitting a striped hat, open finger mitts, a reversible cowl, and boot cuffs. All four are ribbed, unisex, and beginner-friendly. materials yarn self-striping, medium-weight superwash wool and nylon…

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Knitting Tools of the Trade

Every knitting project starts with gathering the right tools first! A big, cozy poncho is a great fall knitting project, and this one is easy and a lot of fun. Let’s gather the right tools first. This post covers choosing yarn, a pattern holder, and a project bag. It also…

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Knitting a Lacy Layering Top

A soft chainette yarn with a subtle sparkle sets the stage for this lacy summer layering piece. This post swatches for gauge, knits two lace panels at once, then joins and finishes them into a breezy top perfect for warm weather. About chainette yarn A lightweight chainette yarn makes an…

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The Quest for the Perfect Sock Heel

Every knitter has an opinion about the best sock heel, but fit really depends on the shape of an ankle and foot. This post knits the same basic toe-up sock five times, changing only the heel construction, to compare fit, comfort, and style side by side. Follow along to see…

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