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SPOTLIGHT ON: Basket Weave

March 28, 2023 • basket_weave • criss_cross • entrelac • finger_knitting • guide • how_to • knitting_instructions • knitting_patterns • knitting_tutorial • learning_new_stitches • loop_yarn • loop_yarn_patterns • loop_yarn_stitches • new_stitches • no_needles • proprietary_stitiches • spotlight • spotlight_on • stitch_tutorial • tutorial • video • video_tutorial

Basket weave is a very popular classic knitting style with many variations ranging from easy to advanced. Read my blog post to learn more!

Alize Puffy More patterns now include stitch instructions!

October 28, 2022 • alize_puffy • alize_puffy_more • bernat_alize_blanket_ez_graph_it • errata • finger_knitting • how_to • knitting_instructions • knitting_patterns • new_product • stitch_guide

By popular demand, we've now upgraded all of our Alize Puffy More (double-stranded loop yarn) blanket patterns to include stitch instructions. We will continue to include templates and charts with all of our Alize Puffy More patterns, but all of our blanket patterns will ALSO include row-by-row colour-coded stitch counts for those who find it easier to follow than the templates. Here's a sample of what these instructions look like: Each row has an arrow in front of it. This indicates the direction (right to left or left to right) you are knitting. For each row, there are coloured blocks with numbers in...

New tools and charts for loop yarn knitters

August 10, 2022 • calculations • charts • colouring_pages • conversion_chart • custom • customization • custom_knitting • fair_isle • finger_knitting • finger_knitting_accessories • graph • graph_paper • knitting_instructions • knitting_patterns • loops_per_skein • loop_height • loop_yarn • loop_yarn_accessories • loop_yarn_brands • loop_yarn_patterns • loop_yarn_sizes • loop_yarn_stitches • loop_yarn_swatches • modification • modifying_patterns • printables • skein_sizes • supplies • swatches • swatch_sizes • tables • tips_and_tricks • worksheets

We've added new charts and information to the website to help you with your loop yarn knitting, as well as some special new downloadable tools.

SPOTLIGHT ON: Bobble Stitches

May 4, 2022 • bobble • bobble_stitch • bubble • bubble_stitch • decrease_stitch • finger_knitting • how_to • increase_stitch • knitting_instructions • knitting_tutorial • learning_new_stitches • loop_yarn • loop_yarn_stitches • new_stitch • new_stitches • pom_pom • pom_pom_stitch • spotlight • spotlight_on • stitch_tutorial • tutorial • video • video_tutorial

Bobbles are a fun way to add texture to your loop yarn knitting projects. Read my blog post to see some tutorials for how to create this texture and learn a bit about different types of bobble texture.

Buying from international sellers on Etsy

April 28, 2022 • alize_puffy • alize_puffy_fine • alize_puffy_fur • alize_puffy_more • alize_puffy_ombre_batik • bernat_alize_blanket_ez • bernat_alize_blanket_ez_graph_it • buying_from_etsy • buying_guide • buying_in_bulk • buying_loop_yarn • checklist • etsy • express_shipping • free_shipping • guide • how_to • international_shopping • multiple_skeins • shopping_guide • shopping_list

Buying yarn or craft supplies internationally can be intimidating! Read our guide for tips and tricks to pick a reliable seller and get the best deals on shipping.