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Knit Your Way Through College: Scholarships for Knitters

February 8, 2023

Are you a teenager who loves to knit and plans to attend college? Continuing education is costly and many young people are deterred by this...

7 Knitting Apps to Download Today

February 2, 2023

As a knitter, there's no doubt that you've used (or at least heard of) apps to help with knitting. There are plenty of great knitting...

How to Launder and Care For Your Chunky Handknit Blanket

January 26, 2023

Chunky, cozy handknit blankets are an important part of every home. We want our blankets to be fresh and inviting, so how can we launder...

What Is Lever Knitting And Why Is It So Popular?

January 18, 2023

If you have ever wondered how a fellow knitter completes projects so quickly, this article is for you. If you experience pain in your hands...

Teach Kids to Knit With These Fun Projects

December 28, 2022

Historically, knitting is considered an adult hobby, but it is actually a fantastic activity for children, as well. If you are looking for an activity...

Top 20 Best Knitting Blogs for 2023 (Updated)

December 19, 2022

As we approach 2023, we optimistically look forward to the continued growth and creativity of the knitting community. The knitting community did not disappoint in 2022...

11 Fun Knitting Goals for 2023 (Updated)

December 14, 2022

It seems that 2022 has been filled with more revelations than resolutions, so this year, we will simply refer to these as goals. Setting knitting...

A Guide to Knitting Skill Levels

November 24, 2022

We all start out as beginner knitters. We learn the basic stitches and knit a scarf or two. Then we learn a few new stitches...

5 Must-See Vacation Destinations Just For Knitters

November 16, 2022

If you thought that knitting was a quiet hobby for introverted people who like to cozy up in a comfy chair and create for hours,...

7 Winter Knitting Projects to Keep You Busy and Cozy

November 11, 2022

Knitting is our favorite winter pastime. It is relaxing, productive, and can be done while cozied up next to the fire in slippers. What could...

3 Methods of Fixing Mistakes by Frogging Your Knitting

October 25, 2022

Mistakes happen during knitting, even to the most experienced knitters. Use one of these three methods of frogging to fix your knitting mistakes. ...

What Are Gradient Yarn Cakes and Why We Love Them

October 21, 2022

If you are a knitter who has difficulty coordinating colors, you may be drawn to gradient hand-dyed yarn. Gradient yarns allow the color to flow...