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    Why is My Garter Hem Flipping Up?
    Donna Estin
    • May 10
    • 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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    Vertical or Horizontal Buttonholes
    Donna Estin
    • Mar 3
    • 3 min

    Vertical or Horizontal Buttonholes

    3/3/22 In this 1x1 Rib button hole band, which hole do you like better? The one at the top is a one row, horizontal hole. The bottom...
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    Improving your Knitting Tension
    Donna Estin
    • Feb 23
    • 3 min

    Improving your Knitting Tension

    Before I started the Master Hand Knitting Certification program, I hadn't really given my knitting tension a lot of thought. I whipped...
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    Master Class:  Complex Lace
    Donna Estin
    • Feb 14
    • 8 min

    Master Class: Complex Lace

    Lace Knitting in its most complex form is a true work of art. When you incorporate advanced lace techniques into your knitting, you take...
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    Knitters Relief Balm with CBD
    Donna Estin
    • Jan 10
    • 3 min

    Knitters Relief Balm with CBD

    I've been doing all of the things to minimize pain when I knit so I can keep on knitting! Tip #1 - Do all the things I take breaks, do...
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    Blocking Ribbing
    Donna Estin
    • Dec 23, 2021
    • 1 min

    Blocking Ribbing

    When you're blocking a garment that has ribbing (1x1 Rib, 2x2 Rib, etc.), lay the garment flat and re-shape to the proper measurements,...
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    Pain Relief for Knitters
    Donna Estin
    • Oct 19, 2021
    • 3 min

    Pain Relief for Knitters

    I am one of those unlucky knitters that has pain after knitting. My elbows hurt, my forearms hurt, my triceps hurt, my shoulders hurt, my...
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    Duplicate Stitch Fun
    Donna Estin
    • Sep 24, 2021
    • 4 min

    Duplicate Stitch Fun

    Do you love duplicate stitch for weaving in ends? Then read on! This versatile technique serves at least three solid purposes for...
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    Master Class:  Perfecting Collars
    Donna Estin
    • Aug 6, 2021
    • 7 min

    Master Class: Perfecting Collars

    If you're working from a pattern with a basic crew neck, and you'll like something a little fancier, read on! If you've knitted collars...
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    Softening Linen Before you Knit
    Donna Estin
    • Jun 14, 2021
    • 2 min

    Softening Linen Before you Knit

    Linen is my all time favorite fiber for warm weather. I love the way it feels against the skin and how I never get warm when wearing it....
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    The Art of Intentional Twisted Stitches
    Donna Estin
    • Jun 4, 2021
    • 1 min

    The Art of Intentional Twisted Stitches

    My latest article dives deep into Twisted Stitches (intentional ones). It explores how to form them properly and tips to making the...
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    Master Class:  Picking up Stitches
    Donna Estin
    • May 4, 2021
    • 6 min

    Master Class: Picking up Stitches

    Knitting patterns often tell us to pick up stitches but never tell us how. If you pick up a stitch in the right place, at the right...
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    Binding Off in Pattern
    Donna Estin
    • Mar 24, 2021
    • 1 min

    Binding Off in Pattern

    When a pattern says to "BO in pattern" what exactly does it mean? Many knitters are interpreting "bind off in pattern" to mean that you...
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    Stretching Exercises for Knitters
    Donna Estin
    • Mar 22, 2021
    • 3 min

    Stretching Exercises for Knitters

    ​ Knitting is FABULOUS, but at times can cause pain if you're addicted to knitting like me. For years, I have suffered from pain as a...
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    When My Knitting Pattern Doesn't Have Size Labels
    Donna Estin
    • Mar 19, 2021
    • 3 min

    When My Knitting Pattern Doesn't Have Size Labels

    If you're finding more and more knitting patterns omitting the traditional size labels you're not alone. From magazines to independent...
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    Master Class:  Mosaic Knitting
    Donna Estin
    • Mar 3, 2021
    • 4 min

    Master Class: Mosaic Knitting

    Mosaic knitting was invented by Barbara Walker in the 1960's and here we are, 60 years later, still obsessing over the effect of this...
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    Master Class:  Understanding Brioche
    Donna Estin
    • Dec 14, 2020
    • 11 min

    Master Class: Understanding Brioche

    Brioche is a wonderfully diverse, almost mesmerizing stitch that attracts attention for its beauty and is loved for its cozy, squishy...
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    What Knitters Need to Know about Chainette Yarn
    Donna Estin
    • Oct 30, 2019
    • 4 min

    What Knitters Need to Know about Chainette Yarn

    As knitters, we are familiar with 2-ply and 4-ply yarns, but have you ever picked up a ball of yarn that is super light and on closer...
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