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Close-up image of hand stretch highlighting essential stretches and exercises for knitters.

The Best Stretches and Strengthening Exercises for Knitters

We may joke about the horror of sleeve island, but a knitter’s true nightmare is far worse: not being able to knit.

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Close-up of an alpaca against a pink background, showcasing the most sustainable yarn in knitting

Your Cheat Sheet to the Most and Least Sustainable Yarns

Knitting itself is a sustainable practice. However, if you are looking to take your sustainable practice up a notch, then you’ll want to be mindful of what materials you are using for your creations.

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A woman models a custom blue knitted skirt, showcasing a unique made-to-measure design.

Custom, Made-To-Measure Knitting Patterns: Pros + Cons

Are made-to-measure knitting patterns the wave of the future? Let’s chat about their pros and cons versus those of traditional knitting patterns!

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Hand-knit wool sweater showcasing a beautiful design of blue, brown and white stripes.

How To Take Care of a Hand Knit Wool Sweater

Our hand knit wool garments require special care to keep us cozy for many cold seasons to come. In this blog post, let’s chat about how to take care of our hand knit wool garments to keep them (and us) happy for as long as possible.

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A woman dressed in a pink knitted top and jeans, displaying her trendy knit attire in a casual setting.

10 Simple Tips To Improve Your Knit Pics

Get simple tips to improve your photography and videography as a knitter or crocheter. Plus, get a FREE resource with my person iPhone picture and video editing settings.

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A sheep stands in a field surrounded by other sheep, showcasing the beauty of wool for knitting projects.

8 Interesting Wool Facts and Why Knitters Love It

Wool is a classic fiber that has been used in textile creation for centuries. Despite all the different engineered fibers made today, wool has stood the test of time. And there are so many reasons why!

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Image of test knitting series part 1 of 3, showcasing the purpose, process, and benefits of test knitting in crafting.

The Ultimate Purpose, Process, and Perks of Test Knitting

Have you heard the phrase “test knitting” get thrown around a lot but aren’t quite sure what it means or what it entails? Then you’re in the perfect place.

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A rainbow of threads represents the inclusive spirit of queer knitters in the fibers community.

Queer Knitters and Fiber Artists: Breaking Stereotypes

Explore the gender stereotypes, the seemingly growing numbers of queer knitters and fiber artists, and why we queer folks have been here (or have wanted to be here) the whole dang time.

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A woman with curly hair wearing a knitted hat while holding a bag full of knitting supplies celebrating World Wide Knit in Public Day

World Wide Knit in Public Day 2022: Join the Fun!

This Saturday, June 11, 2022, is World Wide Knit in Public Day! Learn the details about this annual holiday including its mission, what takes place, and what you can do to participate! 

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