Don't Put Your Hands in The Dye
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Don't Put Your Hands in The Dye

See my nasty purple hands? That’s because I don’t follow my own advice. I always mean to put on gloves when I dye, but then the colors start to dissolve, and the yarn goes in, and before I know it,...
Father's Day Knitting Ideas
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Father's Day Knitting Ideas

Father’s Day is just around the corner and there’s no better way to show him you care than with a custom, handknit gift. In our experience, men are irresistibly drawn to the natural shades of Bare ...
Barrel O' Monkey
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Barrel O' Monkey

A couple of weeks ago, when David and I got to meet baby Knitspot in person, I didn’t go empty-handed. With me, I had a project I’d kept secret from you—one that Erica hadn’t even seen (though she ...
5 Beginner-Friendly Knitting Patterns
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5 Beginner-Friendly Knitting Patterns

 At Bare Naked Wools, all of our 400+ unique knitting patterns are designed by Anne Hanson who holds an exceptional reputation in the knitting industry. All her accessory patterns are provided with...
Salad Days
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Salad Days

A little background... We released Salad Days as part of the 2016 Pairings Club. One of my fondest memories of this project is that when Barb knit hers, we blocked it together on the boat during th...
That's a Lot of Pink
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That's a Lot of Pink

Wow, I am SO excited. I’m starting to get more comments every day (I love that!)— thank you everyone. Please continue to ask questions and leave remarks! Today’s question: PersnicketyKnitter Says:...
Lost Weekend
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Lost Weekend

Another working weekend . . . I did manage to get out on my bike a little, and to class. But mostly I looked at the yard from the office where I was chained to my desk. I did not start back on my w...
My Tip for Faster Knitting (That You Can Actually Enjoy)
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My Tip for Faster Knitting (That You Can Actually Enjoy)

Well, the first month of the new year is wrapping up, and I admit it’s had its ups and downs, but I’m not complaining. I’m hopeful for the year ahead and looking forward to new patterns, new yarns...
Easter is a Time For New Starts
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Easter is a Time For New Starts

Some people who faithfully visit Knitspot and read almost every post do not leave comments. That’s because I actually know them in real life. Of course, they will ask questions about things I’ve po...