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Neat 1x1 Ribbing. Ровные петельки в резинке 1х1
One of the main problems knitters encounter is uneven stitches in flat 1x1 ribbing. In this article, I will try to share a solution that con
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Jun 29, 202411 min read
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Drop Shoulder Sleeve. Рукав в спущенном плече
It would seem that nothing could be simpler than a drop-shoulder style. Knit four rectangles, sew them together, and it's done! That's...
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Oct 31, 20230 min read
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The Proper Swatch. Правильный образец
The proper swatch is the key to the success of your future project. A swatch specifies the knitting gauge and lets you choose the correct...
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Mar 31, 202219 min read
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Fully-Fashioned Shoulder. Японское плечо
I have been going to tell you about the Fully-fashioned shoulder for a long time but did not have enough visual aids for this. Over time,...
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Nov 28, 202127 min read
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Fjord and its secrets. Fjord и его секреты
This bulky yarn jumper breaks all the basic principles of cable knitting. The regular repetitiveness of cables continues only to the...
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Oct 27, 20218 min read
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Patch Pockets. Накладные карманы
Pockets are indispensable elements of knitted cardigans and coats. They not only perform many functions but also add life to your...
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Feb 13, 20219 min read
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The Perfect Buttonhole. Идеальная петля для пуговицы
I always looked in envy at buttonholes in clothing and dreamed of similar ones in knitted projects. Everything offered in the books, on...
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Oct 29, 20209 min read
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A Secret of Even Stitches. Секрет ровных петелек
We often wish each other even stitches or smooth knitting — a kind and friendly wish. But no matter how hard we try, hand knitting does...
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Aug 5, 20209 min read
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Anatomical yoke formula. Формула анатомической кокетки
Having knit several designs with an anatomical yoke and similar raglans, I felt confident to share with you a new formula of the yoke...
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Jul 25, 202011 min read
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Kitchener Stitch Encyclopedia. Энциклопедия трикотажного шва
This article does not focus on knitting, mainly on how to fix mistakes, failures, and shortcomings after your project is already...
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Jun 11, 202026 min read
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Electra and Plaid. "Электра" и клетка
Jumper Electra will delight those who like to engage not only in knitting but also in needlework. Here, the finishing takes almost the...
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May 29, 202010 min read
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Canyon and Eyelets in Rocks. "Каньон" и ажурные скалы
The canyon is a deep valley with very steep, often hanging slopes and a narrow bottom. Often in canyons, you can find unique geological...
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Apr 13, 20209 min read
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Anatomical knitting. Анатомическое вязание
Intro It is a long and boring reading. Maybe only fans of knitting find this something fascinating. But to understand a little more in...
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Mar 8, 202029 min read
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Dictator of All Designs and a "Waterfall"
When I begin to work on the next design, the first thing I do, I pick up the stitch pattern. Then I always ask myself a question of what...
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Feb 27, 202010 min read
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Density Is the Key to Success. Плотность – залог успеха
This time I want to talk about the density of hand-knitted projects. That is very important for the successful outcome of your project....
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Feb 7, 202017 min read
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Foam. The Shortigan
I'm happy to announce that the next pattern of the new spring knits collection is already published. You can find it here. Bubbles of...
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Jan 27, 20205 min read
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My Yokes. Мои кокетки
At the very beginning of this post, we need to agree on one important topic. Yokes and raglans can be knitted both from bottom to top and...
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Jan 22, 202013 min read
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How to choose the right size. Как правильно выбрать размер
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, "what size do I need to knit?" My patterns use a wide range of sizes, and most...
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Dec 22, 201919 min read
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Summer Recap and Vacation!
It was the most productive summer of my knitting life. I published six patterns, started working with the new collection, and made many...
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Sep 3, 20197 min read
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Cumulus and Silly Mistake
Another pattern of the summer collection was published recently - the top Cumulus. The pattern can be found here. Cumulus — dense, bright...
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Jun 20, 20196 min read
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Alpaca Riddle No.3. Tips, Tricks and Funny Stories
Every single design in the upcoming collection "Alpaca Riddles. Fall Equinox" has one or more knitting riddles or new techniques that are...
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Apr 2, 201921 min read
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Alpaca Riddle No.2. Unexpected Darts
Darts are folds (tucks coming to a point) and sewn into fabric to take in ease and provide shape to a garment, especially for a woman's...
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Feb 20, 20194 min read
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Alpaca Riddle No.1. Invisible Bust Darts
Some time ago I promised you to show and solve some riddles of the upcoming book "Alpaca Riddles. Fall Equinox". The time has come for...
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Jan 31, 20191 min read
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