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Hey Knitters, What Do You Want to Learn?

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It’s been a long time since I was a beginning knitter. And while there is always more to learn I feel pretty comfortable offering advice and knitting tips for people.

I’ve decided I want to start (probably restart, if I’m being honest) doing a technique Tuesday post, where I talk about something related to the actual how of knitting.

I could write about all sorts of things, of course, but I’d really love to know what you want to know more about.

Need help deciphering stitch patterns, reading a pattern, choosing a size? Want advice on using different kinds of needles and why you’d want to use different kinds? Something else I haven’t thought of?

I really want to know. Drop a comment below to let me know what you want to learn (anything from different cast ons to how to knit a sock to whatever’s on your mind) and I will make every effort to address all your questions on upcoming Tuesdays.

As usual, thank you all for your support, for reading and for your feedback!

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  5. I need to go back to the beginning! I’ve been asked to crochet or knit hats for NICU and nursery babes and although I adore crochet, I think knit might be more appropriate for fit and warmth.

  7. I like to see how you do the knit in the front and back/ and purl in the front and back. I’m not sure if i’m doing those increases correctly.

  8. I would love to learn brioche knitting. I need to understand the how’s and why’s of it, not just the mechanics.

  10. What is the correct way to change the color of yarn when knitting. It would be extremely helpful if the technique is also easy.?

  12. I’ve been knitting for decades and always make my own patterns, but have never learned how to do raglan sleeves. Also, would love tips on buying yarn that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

  13. Adjusting a pattern to increase or reduce the size. I am currently knitting gift bags and want to make some quite a bit larger

Have you read?

Christmas Stocking Knitting Patterns for Your Pets

I’ve shared a lot of Christmas stocking knitting patterns over the years (see posts 1, 2, 3 for example) but what if you want to knit a stocking for a non-human member of your family. If you’re looking for Christmas stocking knitting patterns for your cats or dogs, this is the post for you.

These large paw print stockings are perfect for either dogs or cats, so they’re great to knit if you have both. They are worked in the round using DK weight yarn, and the stocking measures about 17 inches/43 cm from the top to the heel. You can get the pattern from nicolaluke.

The K4 Project has a super cute Kitty Christmas stocking pattern, which is worked in worsted weight yarn. They also have a dog version, or you can buy both and get a discount if you have both dogs and cats to knit for. Both projects have two patterns, showing how to work the stockings flat or in the round.

Put your dog into a Christmas scene with this stocking pattern from ifanhourChild. It shows a dog in a dog house in the snow, and has room for the dog’s name at the top. It’s worked flat using worsted weight yarn and the pattern includes charts for many small and medium dog breeds (there’s a separate listing for bigger dogs) so you can stitch a dog that looks like yours.

Annie’s Woolens has both dog and cat stocking knitting patterns that are worked in worsted weight yarn in the round. You can change up the colors to suit your pet if you want, and they come with an alphabet chart for personalization. Or you can stick with holiday colors and buy a kit to make the dog or cat stocking.

Waiting for Santa Paws is a pattern from Kate Agner on Ravelry that would be cute for a dog or a cat. It looks like a leg with a paw print on the bottom part of the foot and more paw prints running around the top of the leg. This is a great option if you don’t want to mess with a heel turn because it doesn’t have a heel, because dogs and cats don’t have heels so why would their stockings?

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Book Review – Knit Christmas Stockings

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