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10 Great Gift Ideas for Knitters

The Knitting Circle Editors — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:21:50 +0000

On the hunt for a great gift to surprise the avid knitter in your life? Whatever the occasion may be, encourage their love of knitting and give them something that will show how much you care. To help you decide on the best gift for your loved one, we’ve put together 10 great gift ideas any knitter will appreciate. This article contains affiliate links. The Knitting Circle may earn a commission on...

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Best of TKC

The Knitting Circle Editors — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:43:11 +0000

Welcome to the Best of TKC! Here you’ll discover a collection of our top professional tips, tutorials, and patterns available exclusively to GOLD members. Unlock the secrets of knitting mastery with these past LIVE video tutorials by expert knitter Jen Lucas. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting, there’s always something new to learn. Just click on any thumbnail below to start watching...

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4 Fun Shawls to Knit This Summer

Jen Lucas — Thu, 25 May 2023 18:01:45 +0000

Knitting shawls will always be my first love. You can use just about every knitting technique in your shawl knitting adventures, and they make the perfect gifts. There are so many awesome shawl patterns out in the world, but I decided to put together some of my favorites that you can find right here at The Knitting Circle. This stunning shawl designed by Corrina Ferguson is an asymmetrical...

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“Which Came First” Knitted Chicken

Jen Lucas — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:28:02 +0000

Is it a chicken? Is it an egg? It’s both! This adorable toy chicken is created by knitting both an egg and a chicken all in one piece. Once complete, you can turn the chicken into an egg and vice versa for a cute and surprisingly simple toy that’s perfect for the spring season! FINISHED SIZE 4” [10 cm] tall, from base to top of head MATERIALS • 25 yards [23 m] of bulky-weight yarn in Color A...

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Zigzag Lace Stitch Pattern

Jen Lucas — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:01:53 +0000

There’s no shortage of lace stitch patterns to knit. You can knit lace chevrons, leaves, and so much more. One category of lace stitches I really love are zigzag lace stitch patterns. I love that with them you can make something that is both delicate and geometric at the same time. Not to mention that they are super fun to knit! This particular zigzag pattern is worked over a multiple of 6 plus 4...

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Garter Ribbing Two Ways

Jen Lucas — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 04:08:11 +0000

Ribbing patterns are abundant in knitting. There are so many things that you can do with simple knit and purl stitches to create a ribbing pattern. One of my favorite stitch patterns in this category is garter ribbing. While it doesn’t provide the same stretch as a traditional ribbed pattern, it does provide a nice decorative edge to most projects. I’ve even used this as the ribbing pattern on the...

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Sock Knitting Techniques

Jen Lucas — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:22:36 +0000

With so many ways to knit socks and different techniques to incorporate, sock knitting can sometimes seem overwhelming. Which needles to choose? What method to use to knit in the round? What heel construction? The list of questions to ask yourself when deciding on your next sock project can grow quite long. Here are some of my favorite sock-knitting techniques and methods. Hopefully...

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Icelandic Bind Off

Jen Lucas — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 13:46:00 +0000

Looking for an elastic ending to your next knitting project? Try the Icelandic bind off. It provides a stretchy edge to a project, perfect for lace shawls or necklines of sweaters where having a stretchy bind off edge is crucial. This particular bind off is a couple extra steps beyond a traditional knitwise bind off, but that little bit of extra effort is worth it. No worries about a too-tight...

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Hanging Star Ornament

Jen Lucas — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:08:01 +0000

Let’s knit a hanging start ornament! You can make it with five or six points, and even knit it in multiple colors. Each one just takes an hour or two to make–pop in your favorite holiday movie and make some for your friends and family. I think it would be so cute to add a photo of a beloved family member or pet to the center of the star or add a little sparkle by attaching sequins or other...

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Folded Picot Edging

Jen Lucas — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 13:42:16 +0000

The folded picot cast on is a great way to start so many knitting projects. Use it for baby knitting patterns such as hats or sweaters or add a little sweetness to the collar of a top-down sweater. There are many applications where this edging can be used, and the best part? It’s very easy to work. Let’s look at how to knit a folded picot edging. Using the backwards loop cast on, cast on an odd...

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