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Tips Tuesday – knitting and crocheting socks.

image with some sock knitting in a basket and the words 'it's tips tuesday. knitted and crocheted socks'

Happy #TipsTuesday! We’re all about socks this week with the launch of our new knit and crochet-a-longs, so I wanted to give you some top tips to help you get the best from your next pair of handmade socks. Knitting and crocheting socks can be a fun and rewarding project, but it can also be a bit tricky if you’re not familiar with the techniques involved. Here are some tips to help you create beautiful and comfortable socks that you’ll love to wear or gift to someone special: 5 Top Tips! 1. Choose the right yarn: Whether you’re knitting or…

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image with some sock knitting in a basket and the words 'it's tips tuesday. knitted and crocheted socks'

Happy #TipsTuesday! We’re all about socks this week with the launch of our new knit and crochet-a-longs, so I wanted to give you some top tips to help you get the best from your next pair of handmade socks. Knitting and crocheting socks can be a fun and rewarding project, but it can also be a bit tricky if you’re not familiar with the techniques involved. Here are some tips to help you create beautiful and comfortable socks that you’ll love to wear or gift to someone special: 5 Top Tips! 1. Choose the right yarn: Whether you’re knitting or[…]Read More

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Tuesday Tips 28/3

image of a knitting project in progress and text saying 'it's tips Tuesday' and 'the importance of gauge'

Tuesday Tips 28/3 – Gauge! The Dreaded Gauge Swatch! Ok, let’s talk about the most thrilling topic in all of knitting and crochet: gauge.  I know, I know, it’s like the broccoli of the fiber world – not the most exciting thing on the menu (and I’m someone who enjoys broccoli!). But trust me, getting your gauge right can make all the difference. So what is gauge?  It’s basically the number of stitches and rows per inch that you create when you knit or crochet a sample swatch using a specific yarn and needle or hook size. Why is gauge…

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image of a knitting project in progress and text saying 'it's tips Tuesday' and 'the importance of gauge'

Tuesday Tips 28/3 – Gauge! The Dreaded Gauge Swatch! Ok, let’s talk about the most thrilling topic in all of knitting and crochet: gauge.  I know, I know, it’s like the broccoli of the fiber world – not the most exciting thing on the menu (and I’m someone who enjoys broccoli!). But trust me, getting your gauge right can make all the difference. So what is gauge?  It’s basically the number of stitches and rows per inch that you create when you knit or crochet a sample swatch using a specific yarn and needle or hook size. Why is gauge[…]Read More