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Over 7 years ago I first published Jessie’s Girl! This oversized, sleeveless pullover is one of my favorite things to wear in the warmer months. It’s perfect over a tank and although…
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In this post I’m going to talk about why it’s often recommended to alternate skeins when working with hand-dyed yarn, either by blending/fading or by alternating skeins throughout the project. I’ll also…
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Shortly after first learning to knit, I purchased my first “hank” of yarn – this is yarn that comes in a big loop, twisted in a coil formation (pictured below on the…
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Snow is still on the ground here in Maine but soon Spring will be here and so I thought it was a great time to talk about some new cotton and linen…
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When picking a yarn for a project, there are two main components you need to consider. The first is the weight of yarn that is used in the pattern and the second…