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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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 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
May 10, 20223 min read
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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Donna Estin
Mar 3, 20223 min read
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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Donna Estin
Feb 23, 20223 min read
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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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
Jan 10, 20223 min read
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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Donna Estin
Dec 23, 20211 min read
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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Donna Estin
Oct 18, 20214 min read
Arm Pain and Knitting
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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Donna Estin
Sep 23, 20214 min read
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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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
Jun 13, 20212 min read
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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Donna Estin
Jun 3, 20211 min read
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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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 23, 20211 min read
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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Donna Estin
Mar 21, 20213 min read
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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Donna Estin
Mar 18, 20213 min read
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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