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Donna Estin
Jul 187 min read
Designing Sleeveless Knitwear Tops
Find out key elements needed to design sleeveless knitwear tops and what knitters should consider when selecting a sleeveless tee pattern.
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Donna Estin
Jan 222 min read
I'm Teaching at Next Level Knitting Conference
I'm super excited to be teaching two design-related classes at Next Level Knitting Conference in April 2024. Writing Patterns Learn the...
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Donna Estin
Nov 13, 202310 min read
Master Class: Herringbone Stitch
Herringbone has a distinct, polished look and is easily recognized in the sewing, knitting, and fashion worlds. Visually, it looks like...
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Donna Estin
Jul 12, 20236 min read
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
Jan 26, 20236 min read
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, 20238 min read
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
Oct 28, 20225 min read
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
May 19, 20225 min read
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
Feb 14, 20228 min read
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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Donna Estin
Aug 5, 20217 min read
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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Donna Estin
May 3, 20216 min read
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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Donna Estin
Mar 3, 20215 min read
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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Donna Estin
Dec 14, 202011 min read
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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