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Beginner Knitting Tutorial: Long-tail Cast-On
The long tail cast on is THE cast on method. It’s stretchy, it’s simple to do. If I can only choose a single cast on method, that would be it. It works well whether you’re knitting flat or in the round. In this video, I will show you how I do it. I always use gauge needle to do my cast on instead of going up a needle size. You just need to make sure that your CO stitches aren’t too tight and slide easily on the needle. How long does the tail need to be? The exact length is 2.5 times the length you need to cast on (I’ve…
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Luminous Summer Tee (Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}) — € () or You can also find this pattern on Ravelry here or buy the yarn kits from Orchidean Luxury Yarns. Luminous Summer is a simple tee worked from the top down. It has minimalistic finishing with a row of eyelets delicately framing the face. It has a unique placement of short rows that shapes the neck without disrupting the neckline. This cropped tee uses very little yarn, making it the perfect project to indulge in exquisite yarns. Luminous Summer is graded with inclusive sizing in mind, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76…
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Morning in Siena Cardigan (Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}) — € () or Morning in Siena is an updated version of the traditional cardigan. It features a wide but shallow neckline with minimalist finishing and a curved hemline. The wide body and loose sleeves make this cardigan as comfortable as your pyjamas. The sample is worked with fingering weight yarn and mohair lace yarn in different colors held together to create a marled colorway. You can create your own unique color using this technique. This versatile design is going to be your wardrobe staple. This cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down and…
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How to block a sweater
Introduction: This article is an excerpt of the Luminous Summer pattern. The effect of blocking a sweater is similar to that of ironing but without the heat. It evens out stitches and makes the sweater look more polished. It also keeps edges from rolling. It is a step that you definitely do not want to skip. Here I describe how I block a sweater and it does not mean to be THE only way to do it. Step 1. Soak the sweater in tap water. I do not heat water nor add detergent. Step 2. Gently squeeze out excess water and put it on a dry towel. Step 3. Roll…
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Winter Pyramid pullover (Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4) {5, 6, 7, 8}) — € () or Winter Pyramid is a long sleeve version of my Pyramid design. The only differences are a slightly longer A-line body and the long sleeves. Winter Pyramid is a seamless pullover worked from the top down; you can easily adjust the length of both the sleeves and the body. It comes with a finished bust size from 86.5 cm / 34 inches to 158.5 cm / 62.5 inches, designed to be worn with 10-12 cm / 4-4.75 inches positive ease. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. Video tutorial:Purlwise Kfb: https://youtu.be/59Mr02LSrx4 Materials Yarn Aran…
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Neckline reinforcement
Introduction: This article is an excerpt of the Sammen tunic pattern. Unlike the typical i-cord reinforcement, this technique is completely invisible. It can be applied to any cardigans or pullovers with a wide neckline. The neckline has to be wide since the reinforcement is only minimally stretchy. If you apply it to an already tight neckline you might not be able to pull your sweater over your head. The good thing about this reinforcement is that it is done after your garment is completely finished. You can try the sweater on and even wear it a few times before deciding whether you need this reinforcement. If you find that the…
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Flex Hat (Sizes: Baby (child, adult) ) — € () or Flex is a hat that is universally flattering on everyone. It is an understated hat that just looks like store-brought ones but seasoned knitters will notice the unusual crown shaping that makes it unique. Due to the nature of 1×1 Rib, the hat is very elastic and the folded brim makes it easy to adjust the height. You will come back to this pattern over and over again for the whole family. The pattern comes with both step-by-step photo and video tutorials of the 1×1 tubular cast-on. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. Materials Yarn Worsted weight…
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Rapunzel cardigan (Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)) — € () or Rapunzel is a longer version of Cinderella. The only difference is a longer lower body, a different hem and an optional belt. It has a slightly oversized fit with a wide body and fitted sleeves. It is designed to be worn open, but the pattern also comes with instructions on how to make a belt and add hip shaping so that you can wear it closed. The lace stitch pattern is beginner friendly. The sample is worked with two strands of mohair lace yarn held together with a strand of heavy lace weight yarn; it can also be…
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Natale Hat (Sizes: Newborn (3-12mo, 12-24mo, 3-5yr, 6-12yr, adult) ) — € () or Natale means Christmas in Italian and these colors just remind me of Christmas, with the cozy and happy atmosphere. This hat is sized for the whole family: from newborns to adults. It is worked at a super bulky gauge; you can easily make one in a couple of hours or less. If you don’t have super bulky yarn in your stash, you can also use 2 strands of worsted weight yarn or 4 strands of fingering weight yarn. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. Materials Yarn Super bulky weight Shown here: Laines du Nord…
