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Why Stitch Cords Might Be the Most Useful Thing in Your Knitting Bag
Posted by Emma | 15 Apr 2026 on 15th Apr 2026
There’s a moment most knitters hit eventually.
You’ve cast on happily. The pattern’s flowing. Then suddenly you need to try it on, hold stitches, or move everything to a longer needl
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The Kitchener Stitch (Grafting): A Beginner's Guide to Seamless Joins
Posted by Emma | 26 Mar 2026 on 26th Mar 2026
The Kitchener Stitch (Grafting): A Beginner's Guide to Seamless Joins
You've just finished knitting a sock.
Weeks of work. Beautiful yarn. Perfect tension.
And now you're staring at two rows of live s
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The Complete Knitter's Toolkit: 10 Essential Notions You Didn't Know You Needed
Posted by Emma | 15 Mar 2026 on 15th Mar 2026
Most knitters start the same way.
A pair of needles. A ball of yarn. Maybe a pattern.
And for a while, that's enough.
Then you knit something with shaping, or lace, or a complicated repeat, and you re
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Row Counters: The Secret to Stress-Free Knitting
Posted by Emma | 23 Feb 2026 on 23rd Feb 2026
We’ve all done it.
You pause your knitting.You think, “I’ll remember what row I’m on.”You absolutely do not remember what row you’re on.
Enter the humble row counte
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Why Every Knitter Needs Proper Stitch Markers (And How to Choose the Right Ones)
Posted by Emma | 17 Feb 2026 on 17th Feb 2026
If you’ve ever lost your place mid-pattern, miscounted increases, or realised two rows later that something “doesn’t look quite right”… this one’s for you.
Stitch
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Portuguese Knitting Pins: The Secret to Easier, More Comfortable Knitting | Atomic Knitting
Posted by Emma | 5 Feb 2026 on 5th Feb 2026
If you love knitting but sometimes find yourself dealing with sore hands, tired wrists, or uneven tension, it might be time to discover the magic of Portuguese knitting pins. This traditional yet wond
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