Month: January 2024

How to do 2×2 rib (double rib stitch) | Knitting

In this blog, we will be discussing how to do a double rib stitch, also more commonly known as a 2×2 rib stitch. Video tutorial on 2×2 rib stitch This is a great stitch to have in your arsenal. Double rib stitch is perfect for cuffs on jumpers and cardigans as well as hats. This stitch
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Sentro Machine Knitted Strawberry Bag Tutorial

This tutorial is a really simple fairycore-inspired strawberry bag. I chose to make this simply to use up some Christmas yarn and make something a little fun and different, whilst also being able to improve my knitting skills. I really love this project to make for kids, your fairy inspired wardrobe or just for a
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A Brief History of Knitting

Our journey starts in an unexpected place, where the sand warms your toes, known for its love of cats and the great pyramids, a place you would not expect our story to begin. Egypt. Although no one can be certain of the true origins of knitting, it is believed to have emerged from techniques like
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The Purrfect Stitch Knitting Podcast | Coming Soon!

New year, new podcast? Yes, please! I’m excited to say that this year, the Purrfect Stitch Podcast will launch on Soundcloud and YouTube this month – yay! The knitting podcast is something that I hope will use the skills I learnt A LONG time ago back at University doing my degree in music, whilst also
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Happy New Year | Setting Goals for 2024

It’s a New Year!! This year is a leap year, so 366 days to set some new goals, habits and live life to the fullest. If you’re like me you’ve already got your list of goals for 2024, but I thought I would take a little time out of my morning to write a blog
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