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Mastering Stitch Increases: M1, KFB, and YO

Mastering Stitch Increases: M1, KFB, and YO

One of the most powerful tools in knitting is the use of stitch increases. These techniques let you grow the number of stitches in your project, giving your knitting shape,...

Mastering Stitch Increases: M1, KFB, and YO

One of the most powerful tools in knitting is the use of stitch increases. These techniques let you grow the number of stitches in your project, giving your knitting shape,...

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Choosing Texture: Cables v. Lace v. Rib for Warmth

Choosing Texture: Cables v. Lace v. Rib for Warmth

When knitters talk about their favourite projects, they’ll often mention colour, yarn type, or the pattern they followed. But one design element is just as important — texture. The stitch...

Choosing Texture: Cables v. Lace v. Rib for Warmth

When knitters talk about their favourite projects, they’ll often mention colour, yarn type, or the pattern they followed. But one design element is just as important — texture. The stitch...

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Image of model wearing Gorgeous Alpacas in heading for the blog Why Choose Alpaca

Why Choose Alpaca?

Softness, Warmth, Durability, Sustainability When it comes to natural fibres, knitters and crocheters are spoiled for choice. Wool, cashmere, cotton, linen, silk, alpaca – each has its own character and...

Why Choose Alpaca?

Softness, Warmth, Durability, Sustainability When it comes to natural fibres, knitters and crocheters are spoiled for choice. Wool, cashmere, cotton, linen, silk, alpaca – each has its own character and...

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The Rise of Handmade: Why Crafting Is Back in Style

The Rise of Handmade: Why Crafting Is Back in S...

There’s something quietly powerful happening in living rooms, kitchens, and craft corners across the country. Handmade is back. From 🧶 knitting and crochet to pottery, baking, gardening, carpentry, and sewing—people...

The Rise of Handmade: Why Crafting Is Back in S...

There’s something quietly powerful happening in living rooms, kitchens, and craft corners across the country. Handmade is back. From 🧶 knitting and crochet to pottery, baking, gardening, carpentry, and sewing—people...

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How to Store Your Wool & Projects Safely

How to Store Your Wool & Projects Safely

Our Secret Terror If you’ve ever pulled out a favourite sweater, a ball of yarn, or a half-finished project only to discover moth holes, tangles, or missing needles, you’ll know...

How to Store Your Wool & Projects Safely

Our Secret Terror If you’ve ever pulled out a favourite sweater, a ball of yarn, or a half-finished project only to discover moth holes, tangles, or missing needles, you’ll know...

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Image referring to the title of the blog post - Ease in sweater sizing

What is Ease in Sweater Sizing

Confused by ease in sweater patterns? Our beginner’s guide explains negative, zero & positive ease so your knitting and crochet projects fit beautifully.

What is Ease in Sweater Sizing

Confused by ease in sweater patterns? Our beginner’s guide explains negative, zero & positive ease so your knitting and crochet projects fit beautifully.

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