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My thoughts on Summer Knits… The Knitting for Warmer Days Dilemma and being a Selfish Knitter

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Posted on June 29, 2024

Let’s be clear, I am not a summer knitter. I like the feel of a big chunky, super fluffy yarn in my arms, but summer projects do not appeal to me. I do have some in progress that have been in progress for quite some time, with the reality being that they are either never

King Cole 6076 Cardigan Knitting Pattern Vlog Episode 1

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Posted on June 15, 2024

Trying to churn out content all the time, while being a full-time PhD student, working full-time and running a household is exhausting! I love knitting, and I love starting new projects and getting to film and share my knowledge with you all. Though, sometimes I feel that just being able to sit, chat and share

Current Knitting Projects + New YouTube Branding @KnittingwithMaxine

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Posted on June 12, 2024

Hey everyone, feels like it has been a little while since I sat down at my desk and wrote something for heymaxinesplace. Life has been busy as always, and again (as always) I have a million knitting projects on the go. My favourite current work in progress is the Simone Cardigan from Wool and the

How to do Double Moss Stitch ( Irish Moss )

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Posted on June 1, 2024

In this knitting blog post, you will learn a four-row repeat to work in double moss stitch, also known as Irish moss. Double moss stitch is reversible and is great for beginners as it uses the two basic stitches without any complex additions of yarn overs! Why I like Double Moss Stitch I really enjoy

How to do a Knitted Cast On (Knit-On Cast On)

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Posted on May 18, 2024

Casting on is the first step in getting to work on a knitted project. In this blog, I am going to show you how to do a knitted cast on. You can watch the tutorial here and down below. What is a Knitted Cast On? The Knit-on cast on is a method in which you

5 FREE Funky Vest Patterns to spice up your wardrobe

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Posted on April 27, 2024

I’m in a sweater vest phase at the moment – it appears to be all I am knitting at the moment. I have previously mentioned the Copenhagen Vest I have now knit up twice – once in lilac and once in auburn shades! So, I thought I would give sweater vests the spotlight they deserve

3 Easy Projects You Can Simply Sit and Knit

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Posted on April 25, 2024

Whilst spending the last few weeks under the weather and with a diagnosis of shingles, its safe to say physically and mentally I have not been feeling my best. So, I have been working on some very simple knitted projects (one of which I hope to eventually record and release a pattern for) which I

Current Knitting WIPS and Recently Finished Projects

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Posted on April 18, 2024

I’ve been a little unwell recently and as a result, my blog has been a little neglected. So I thought, as a quick check in I would share with you the current WIPs and some finished projects! WIPs – The Knits In Progress The Lucky Star Tank from Wool and the Gang. Mariana Top from

3 Fruity Strawberry Free Knitting Patterns

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Posted on April 4, 2024

I’ve scoped the internet far and wide to bring you 3 free strawberry knitting patterns that you can sink your teeth into. Why strawberries you ask? They’re cute, delicious (when not knitted) and give off that kawaii fairy-core vibes that are super on trend. Strawberry Knitted Bag on Sentro Knitting Machine A great simple tutorial

5 Great Free Knitted Toy Animal Patterns

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Posted on March 27, 2024

After the discovery in my most recent video, where to find the best free knitting patterns, I stumbled across the most fantastic knitted snail pattern. Obviously, my plans were not to stumble upon such greatness, it just happened, because really… who is searching for a pattern to knit a snail. However, this discovery has spured