Double Decreases in Knitting
Double Decreases are a hallmark of lace knitting and are also used in highly textured stitch patterns. There is usually more than one...
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Donna Estin
- Jul 12
- 6 min
Master Class: Seaming Set-In Sleeves
Set-in sleeves give such a tailored look to a sweater! How you seam the sleeve makes a big difference in the final appearance. Follow...
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Donna Estin
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Substituting Yarns - the Expert Way
Substituting yarn can be done with great success, but there's more to it than finding another yarn of the same weight.
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Donna Estin
- Mar 20
- 1 min
Are you going to h+h americas?
h+h americas is holding their 2nd annual wholesale trade show in Chicago June 21-23, 2023. It's open to everyone working in the crafts...
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Donna Estin
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Caicos Raglan - Harmony of Stripes & Cables
I often knitters asked if they like to knit cables or colorwork, as if they're always two different things. I’m guilty of this myself. ...
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Donna Estin
- Mar 8
- 4 min
Measuring Lengths when Knitting with Lace & Superwash Yarn
One of the biggest frustrations with knitting garments in a superwash yarn or in a lace pattern, is not ending up with the proper length.
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Donna Estin
- Feb 27
- 1 min
Loose Ends Project
We don't often talk about death, but the thought has crossed my mind, that if I died suddenly, what would happen to my knitting? Not my...
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Donna Estin
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Knitting Events 2023 - Next Level Knitting Conference
Are you ready to take your knitting to the next level? I'm teaching two classes at the 2023 Next Level Knitting Conference, which is...
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Donna Estin
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Pantone's Color of 2023
Viva Magenta has been announced as the 2023 color of the year! What does that mean for knitters? Expect to see sweater and accessory...
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Donna Estin
- Jan 26
- 6 min
Master Class: Seaming Brioche
Brioche is a favorite type of slip stitch knitting for so many knitters! It's a hybrid of 1x1 ribbing and double knitting. It is not...
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Donna Estin
- Jan 2
- 8 min
Master Class: Designing Hoods in Knitting
Adding a hood to a knitted garment can be practical, fun, and create an interesting look. A hood can be an extension of the body that...
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Donna Estin
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
Tips for Knitting with Linen
Knitting with linen feels different but with a few tips, you can love the process. And I promise you will completely fall in love with...
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Donna Estin
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
Knit Picks BIG Sale
I know knitters love yarn and knitting gadgets, so I'm sharing with you the BIG Sale that Knit Picks is running now through 11/21/22. ...
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Donna Estin
- Oct 28, 2022
- 5 min
Master Class: Tassels & Fringe
Get ready to bump up your next DIY project with some drama! Tassels and fringe add weight, provide useful pulls, look cool, and are...
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Donna Estin
- Aug 4, 2022
- 1 min
Knitting Podcast
The team at Knit Picks wraps up the Game Day Cardigan KAL by talking to its designer, Donna Estin!
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Donna Estin
- Jul 28, 2022
- 2 min
2023 Sweater Trends
Fashion Designers are busy on the runways unveiling their 2023 fashions! Zeroing in on the knitwear designs, strong trends are emerging....
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Donna Estin
- Jul 6, 2022
- 1 min
Controlling Ladders Next to Cables
If you've ever noticed a sloppy column of stitches after your cables, those are ladders. Besides being unattractive, they affect the...
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Donna Estin
- Jul 6, 2022
- 1 min
2022 Sweater Trends
The runway shows are giving us a look at the top designers' contributions for designs in knitwear fashion for the next year. What can you...
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Donna Estin
- May 19, 2022
- 5 min
Master Class: Artistic Button Loops
If you want to make your next project stand out, add artistic button loops! Button loops have more applications than any other closure...
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Donna Estin
- May 10, 2022
- 3 min
Why is My Garter Hem Flipping Up?
Garter stitch is supposed to lie flat right? Then why does the Garter cuff or hem at the bottom of a sweater or dress flip up? Why does...
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