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Inside: The needle knit Elizabeth Hat pattern includes sizes Toddler to Adult Large. Tutorial videos provided for both right and left handed knitters. The Elizabeth Hat is dedicated to the memory of a fellow crafter I had the blessing of knowing.  She was a beloved member of our Facebook and YouTube communities and she will …

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Inside: Learn how to slip stitches both purlwise and knitwise with this lesson for beginner knitters that includes a tutorial video. I can hardly believe that this is the last lesson in the How to Knit for Complete Beginners series. I hope you followed along since the beginning and are ready to finish strong. I …

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Inside: 5 decreases for beginner knitters including k2tog, ssk, k3tog, sssk and cdd. Includes tutorial video and link to free pattern. Just like with the increases you learned in Lesson 10, the decreases shape your knitting. Designers use them to fit garments like sweaters, create unique shaped shawls or close up the big holes left …

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Inside: Instructions and tutorial video to teach these increases for beginner knitters: YO (yarnover), Kfb (Knit into the front and back of a stitch), Make 1 (right and left) and the Lifted increase (right and left). Now that you know the basics it’s important that you learn a few more fundamental skills to take your …

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Inside: Graduated Pinstripes Mitered Square pattern instructions and tutorial videos. This two color striped pattern showcases the unique design of the mitered square.  The eye-catching stripes highlight the directional change of the row.  The mitered square is knit by casting on two sides of the square then working a series of decreases in the middle …

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Inside: Learn how to knit in the round using circular knitting needles. Tutorial video and free pattern included in lesson. This lesson is part of the How to Knit for Complete Beginners series. While learning to knit, we worked with straight needles. You worked all the projects in previous lessons in rows turning your knitting …

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Inside: How to Knit Basketweave Stitch is part 7 in my How to Knit for Complete Beginners video tutorial series for beginner knitters. So far, we’ve looked at a few small, textured stitch patterns: seed stitch and moss stitch. In Lesson 7, we’re going to tackle how to create a larger stitch pattern, again using …

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Inside: Chunky Basketweave Cowl pattern with tutorial videos for beginner knitters. Stay cozy with a super chunky Basketweave Cowl.  This easy, needle knit pattern uses just knits and purls to create the iconic basketweave pattern.  This cowl is worked as a flat panel then seamed. Chunky Basketweave Cowl By Kristen Mangus A downloadable PDF of …

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