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Buttermilk Dishcloth, Free Knitting Pattern

Buttermilk Dishcloth is free farmhouse style dishcloth knitting pattern for a quick knit full of texture, great for knitting beginners to practice stitches and color changes and seasoned knitters looking for an easy, relaxing project. It’s a great one skein knitting pattern - you’ll need less than a skein of worsted weight yarn to knit the main color and leftovers of a contrast color to knit it.

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Parsley Dishcloth, Free Knitting Pattern

A free easy and beginner friendly dishcloth knitting pattern to spruce up your kitchen with handmade home decor or to knit as a gift! Using less than one skein of worsted cotton yarn, this one is a quick and affordable knitting project.

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Buttermilk Tea Towel, Free Dishcloth Knitting Pattern

Buttermilk Tea Towel is free farmhouse style kitchen towel knitting pattern for a quick knit full of texture, great for knitting beginners to practice stitches and color changes and seasoned knitters looking for an easy, relaxing project. The tea towel will make lovely kitchen decor for you, or as a housewarming gift for a close one!

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How to Do the Knitted Cast On in Knitting

Knitted Cast On is a simple and straightforward cast on method, often chosen by beginners because of its simplicity and how similar it is to making a knit stitch. In this post we’ll look at what materials you’ll need to learn this cast on, step-by-step instructions and a few tips on working with this technique.

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How to Do the Backwards Loop Cast On in Knitting

The Backwards Loop Cast On is one of the easiest cast on methods in the knitting world. In fact, it’s the first technique I learned as a knitting beginner! In this post, you’ll learn all you need to know about the Backwards Loop Cast On: the materials needed to learn it, step-by-step instructions, and a few tips to make this cast on easier for you!

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How to Do the Long Tail Cast On in Knitting

The Long Tail Cast On is one of the most popular cast on methods in knitting! It’s simple to learn, quite versatile and creates a neat edge. In this post, you’ll learn all you need to start using the Long Tail Cast On: from materials, through step-by-step tutorial to a few of tips on working with this method.

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How to Cast On in Knitting for Beginners - 3 Simple Methods

If you want to learn knitting, you’ll first want to know how to cast on! Casting on is the first step in any knitting project. It’s a technique of creating the first stitches on your knitting needle. When you’re just starting, casting on may seem a little daunting - but with a clear tutorial and a bit of practice, you’ll be ready to go and create your first project!

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How to Make a Slip Knot in Knitting

Do you want to learn how to tie a slip knot for knitting projects? In this quick step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a slip knot in an easy way. Read on to learn a simple way for making a slip knot, which you’ll use to start many knitting projects.

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10 Reasons Why Knitting Is a Great Hobby

Are you searching for a new hobby and have knitting on your shortlist, but you’re unsure if knitting is the best hobby for you? If you wonder why you should start knitting - get ready to be convinced with at least one of the ten reasons I’m sharing today from my experience!

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Seafoam Socks Knitting Pattern

Knit cozy socks with a fold over cuff with Seafoam Socks knitting pattern. The socks feature ribbing on the cuff, back of leg and heel and a textured ridge pattern on the front of leg and instep, and they have a cozy and classic feel, so you can be sure to wear them regardless of the current trends!

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How to Read Knitting Charts - A Quick Guide

Learn how to read knitting charts that you can often find in knitting patterns - how to read the chart, identify the symbols in the chart key, how to knit from the chart when working flat and in the round, and how to understand cable knit charts!

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School Day Socks Knitting Pattern

Simple and classic sock knitting pattern! The School Day Socks are worked toe-up, with a stripe pattern, which continues on the back of heel as well! It’s a rather easy knit pattern to enjoy in autumn to knit your own hand knit cozy socks.

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