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Getting Started Learn To Knit

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Getting Started Learn To Knit

Every new knitter will need a few essential tools to knit & complete projects.  When you first get started as a knitter, it can be tempting to go wild at the knitting store. There are just so many fun, fancy yarns and beautiful needles that are just waiting for you to buy. It makes sense, however, to buy only a few supplies when you're new to knitting and just getting started. As you try different projects & develop your own style you will add more supplies to your stash.       However, in saying that I had spent hundreds...

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Article Understanding Crochet Abbreviations

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Article Understanding Crochet Abbreviations

Below you’ll find the most common written pattern crochet abbreviations in American English. This is by no means an exhaustive list, and many of the abbreviations here can be mixed and matched together. Not all designers use the standard abbreviations all the time, so always read a pattern thoroughly, including any notes, before you begin. I’ve also included some common crochet lingo you might see on message boards or social media. All abbreviations here are listed alphabetically for you. Abbreviations: alt   alternative/alternate beg begin/beginning bet  between blo  back loop only bp   back post (combined with other sts, such as bpdc)...

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