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Almost every crochet pattern uses slip stitch for fastening and binding off but that skinny little stitch takes center stage in this pattern to create the main body of the piece. A fabulous texture develops by working in short rows and doing the …
Leslie is a crocheter I know Who wants a belt when she’s on the go One of her goals is to learn TC* “A place to begin” she asked of me. It’s hot, so a small project is nice To do in July for a small price The pattern uses #3 thread And no …
In my memories, childhood summer was a magical time of never-ending sunshine, trips to the pool or park and hours spent riding bikes or just playing with my friends. Carefree times of just “being”. Dressing up for special occasions meant trading …
My mom loves to lounge about in handknit socks, and I love to knit them for her. These are perfect for that purpose - pretty and textural but sturdy enough to hold up to lots of wear. These footies are the perfect project for knitting on the go. …
We're all familiar with slipping the last stitch to join to work in the round, but did you know that you can use this stitch for more than just a join? Keep in mind When working slip stitch crochet, you need to work LOOSELY. Also, keep in mind …
You have a couple options if you want to add beads to your knitting and we detail two of them - beading with a crochet hook and beading by pre-stringing them. We'll be reviewing the pre-stringing method in this tutorial. Getting prepared I like …
You have a couple options if you want to add beads to your knitting and we detail two of them - beading with a crochet hook and beading by pre-stringing them. We'll be reviewing the crochet hook method in this tutorial. How to Add a Bead with a …
Fringe is very popular and in-style right now. We give you a simple way to make fringe! But sometimes the addition of fringe just isn't right for the piece. Or maybe you just don't like fringe. Or you don't want your project to say "I was made …
Add a little frill to your bind off with the Beaded Picot Bind Off! It does use quite a bit more yarn than a standard bind off, so make sure you have enough yarn. And of course, you'll need beads. For our examples, we'll CO 3 sts, k1, place …
Learn a new cast on! I love adding to my bag of tricks, and this decorative cast on is a great way to add a little extra to a project. Plus it's not hard to work. Here's how. Materials You'll need 3 colors of yarn for this cast on. Technically, …
It's so much fun, right?! Looking through patterns, dreaming of that perfect project. You have in mind: the perfect yarn the perfect design the perfect working up of it the perfect way it'll look when you're done Before you let all …
We have some great tips if you're either larger or have an area that you don't want to focus on (and who doesn't?). Finding a garment that's flattering can make you feel AWESOME! You have to stop yourself from picking it out of your closet every …
Purl through Back Loop (ptbl) is an easy stitch to add to your knitting. Many patterns use it - lace, ribbing, socks and many others. Read on to learn how to do this simple stitch. Step 1 We're going to assume you have a column of purl stitches …
The Tunisian Purl Stitch is a great stitch to have in your Tunisian Crochet arsenal. It's no more difficult than the Tunisian Simple Stitch (tss) so give it a try! Skip the first vertical bar; bring the yarn to the front of your work. While …
An afterthought heel is one where a tube is knit, and the heel is added later in the process. Benefits One benefit to this method is there is no need to “switch gears” to work the heel. The knitter may continue working in pattern almost …
![[tutorial]: Slip Stitch Crochet](https://knotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Slip-stitch-crochet-featured.jpg)
![[tutorial]: Beading by Pre-Stringing (knitting)](https://knotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/pre-strung-beads-featured.jpg)
![[tutorial]: Beading with a Crochet Hook (knitting)](https://knotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/bead-knitting-crochet-hook-featured.jpg)
![[tutorial]: Fringe and Fringe Alternatives](https://knotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/embroidery-floss-fringe-featured.jpg)
![[tutorial]: Beaded Picot Bind Off](https://knotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Beaded-picot-bo-featured.jpg)
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![[tutorial] Purl through Back Loop (ptbl)](https://knotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ptbl-5.png)
![[tutorial] Tunisian Purl Stitch (tps)](https://knotions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/tunisian-purl-stitch-1.jpg)
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