The suspenseful game of determining if you have enough yarn to complete the row/round or even the entire project.
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Knitting Styles
When I talk about Knitting Styles, I’m referring to how you hold your needles and work the yarn. There are several types of knitting styles that vary in technique from one to the next. I’m not certain how many there are as they vary depending on the country of origin. So if you are learning
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Made some stitch markers!
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Yarn Chicken
The suspenseful game of determining if you have enough yarn to complete the row/round or even the entire project.
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Worked Flat
When something is “worked flat” it is 2 dimensional, think blankets or scarves. It will generally have a “right side” and a “wrong side”. While it is possible to create garments while working flat, by sewing up sides, it is more common to work in the round. Here are some other posts about projects worked
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Stockinette Stitch (aka St st)
This indicates that if you are working flat you are knitting one row and then purling the next. If you are working in the round you knit all rounds.
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Knitting in the Round
“Knitting in the Round” is a technique often used in sweaters and other garments. When listed on a pattern this indicates that the project is tubular. The round is created when the two ends of the cast on are joined so the “right side” and “wrong side” become an “inside” or an “outside”.
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Knitting in Public
Engaging in knitting activities in public spaces, often as part of social events with fellow crafters. It’s also common to be “knitting” as in sitting with your people and talking rather than knitting. It’s not rude if you’re knitting while they talk to you or vice versa. Also, if you reply with a number, it’s
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Bus Project
A project suitable for bus travel, compact, and manageable during your trip. Generally circular needles will be best for these so that if you drop your needle you won’t have to go far to look for it! You may also want to check out What makes it an Airplane or Bus Project?
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Airplane Project
A project suitable for airplane travel, small enough to fit in your carry-on and last the duration of your flight. Note: You should check with the authorities to determine what, if any, needles are allowed. Flying within the states seems to not be an issue but international flights may pose more of a problem. You may
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Just one more row…Started my test knit of my top down cardigan! This is scrap of @crowandcrescentyarn in Swamp Witch mixed with misplaced label black (might be Cascade heritage sock)#twocolor #topdownhood #workedflat #greenyarn #blackyarn
