Tip #28 f you're having trouble understanding a pattern get some graph paper and make yourself a chart.
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Tip #28 f you're having trouble understanding a pattern get some graph paper and make yourself a chart.
Tip #27 No-rinse wool wash is perfect for washing hand knits in the machine for squeaky clean results. Only don't wash super-wash yarns that way, as the wool wash will ruin it.
Tip #26 When giving a hand knit gift include a card with the fiber content, washing instructions, and a yard of the yarn for future mending.
Tip #25 Using a three needle bind off is the perfect way to join shoulders. Hold right sides together for a seam on the inside, hold wrong sides together for a seam on the outside.