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Does blocking really matter?
Does Blocking Really Matter?We've all gotten to the end of the knitting pattern and read those dreaded words: Block to measurements It can be so tempting to just revel in the excitement of a project fresh off the needles, and wear it proudly without blocking it. Hey,...
Shadow Knitting – Part 3 – Reading the Pattern
How do you design the chart for shadow knitting? Check out this blog post to find out! Now that you have your chart all figured out, it's time to knit! I would definitely recommend planning on a very forgiving project, like a blanket, that doesn't have to be an exact...
Shadow Knitting – Part 2 – Design
What exactly is shadow knitting? Check out my previous blog post to find out! First, you’ll need to pick out the hidden shape you want to knit into the piece. The simpler the shape, the simpler this process will be. But if you’re like me and love a challenge, pick...
Why I’m Obsessed With Shadow Knitting
Shadow knitting (or illusion knitting, as it's better known) is ridiculously addicting. What is it, you ask? Here, I'll show you: First, you pick out two contrasting colors. For this project, I used maroon and light gray. With those two colors, you knit up a striped...

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Does blocking really matter?

Does Blocking Really Matter?We've all gotten to the end of the knitting pattern and read those dreaded words: Block to measurements It can be so tempting to just revel in the excitement of a project fresh off the needles, and wear it proudly without blocking it. Hey,...

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Does blocking really matter?

Does Blocking Really Matter?We've all gotten to the end of the knitting pattern and read those dreaded words: Block to measurements It can be so tempting to just revel in the excitement of a project fresh off the needles, and wear it proudly without blocking it. Hey,...

read more

Shadow Knitting – Part 3 – Reading the Pattern

How do you design the chart for shadow knitting? Check out this blog post to find out! Now that you have your chart all figured out, it's time to knit! I would definitely recommend planning on a very forgiving project, like a blanket, that doesn't have to be an exact...

read more

Shadow Knitting – Part 2 – Design

What exactly is shadow knitting? Check out my previous blog post to find out! First, you’ll need to pick out the hidden shape you want to knit into the piece. The simpler the shape, the simpler this process will be. But if you’re like me and love a challenge, pick...

read more

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