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A self-striping cotton yarn turns a winter pullover pattern into a breezy cardigan in this five-part conversion project. This post covers picking the right base pattern and swatching for fit and washability. It also covers matching stripes across new balls of yarn, then joining the pieces with a three-needle bind-off. …

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 …

We all get into our own groove when it comes to knitting habits. I learned the knitted cast on, then learned the cable cast on one day when watching my mother begin a project. I used that cast on for years, and when I learned the long tail cast on, …