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instructions to crochet the right side of an object with yarn and knitting needles

A detailed look at the difference between knit vs purl stitches, including a diagram. Everything you need to know as a beginner.

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the instructions for knitting and crochet are shown in blue, white, and gray

Knitting increases serve a very practical function: to shape the fabric by adding new stitches. But beyond this practical function there is also a decorative element. An increase can either be so subtle as to be almost invisible, or it can be very obvious. Increases also have direction in that they lean either to the right or to the left. Here are a few of the most common types of knitting increases and how to use them!

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a list of crochet abbreviations for different types of crochet projects

Before you can start crocheting, you need to make sure you know the basics, particularly abbreviations for crochet. You might know how to complete basic stitches (or not), but you need to learn what the crochet abbreviations are before you make any progress on a crochet pattern... and crochet has a lot of abbreviations. Some abbreviations are quite simple to figure out without a guide, but some might take a bit to remember. If you look at a crochet pattern, you will see a lot of shorthand…

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knitted sweaters stacked on top of each other with text overlay that reads, 35 basic knitting patterns

Basic knitting patterns are perfect for beginning knitters and advanced knitters alike! Build a handmade wardrobe of fashion staples with these 35+ fabulous knitting patterns!

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