Knit & Crochet Blog, What's New on This Site
The "Knit & Crochet Blog" is the sites mini-journal that keeps you up-to-date with the latest information submitted to the Smart Knit crocheting.com site as well as major changes. On this page you will find the following:
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- Pages that have been substantially updated.
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- Important older pages that you might have otherwise missed.
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Mar 26, 2023
15 Free Knit Dishcloth Patterns that Will Help You Learn to Knit
15 Free knit dishcloth patterns includes designs to help you learn new techniques and at the same time create beautiful useful items for the home.
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Mar 26, 2023
Free Knit Stockinette Stitch Dishcloth Pattern: Directions and Tips
This Stockinette Stitch Dishcloth pattern is not only beginner friendly but also totally free; A great way to improve your knit-purl tension while making something
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Mar 25, 2023
Taking Your Knitting on a Plane: Tips to Keep Your Vacation Care Free
If you want to take your knitting on a plane, check out these tips that will help you sail through security checkpoints and enjoy knitting during the flight.
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Mar 17, 2023
Safe, Creative and Practical Tips For Storing Yarn at Home
Here are some practical tips for storing yarn at home if you find your yarn stash has gotten a bit out of hand. Safe storage as well as organizational tips/
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Mar 15, 2023
How To Make the Double Crochet Post Stitch: Front Post and Back Post
This tutorial walks you through making the double crochet post stitch, both the front post and the back post stitches in double and treble crochet
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Feb 19, 2023
Free Garter Checkerboard Knit Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
This free garter checkerboard knit stitch dishcloth pattern is easy even for the beginning knitter. Try this pattern or any of the other 15 ready to knit
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Feb 13, 2023
A Comprehensive Guide to Yarn – Everything a Beginner Needs to Know
This comprehensive guide to yarn includes understanding types, fibers and weights, as well as how to care for, and choose the best yarn for a particular project
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Feb 13, 2023
A Comprehensive Guide to the Difference Between Wool and Alpaca Yarns
There is a difference between wool and alpaca yarns, even though both are animal sourced. Differences, pros and cons of each, and uses of each are explained
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Feb 09, 2023
Acrylic vs Cotton Yarn: Which One is Better for Your Next Project?
Acrylic vs cotton yarn, what's the difference? The biggest diffference is that cotton is a plant-based fiber and acrylic is a synthetic material. Explanation.
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Feb 05, 2023
Health Benefits of Knitting and Crocheting
Did you know that there are health benefits of knitting and crocheting? Physical, emotional and psychological benefits explored.
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Jan 28, 2023
Knit Basketweave Dishcloth Free Pattern for Beginning Knitters
This knit basketweave dishcloth free pattern is a very easy, beginner-friendly project that creates a cloth that is very practical, and beautiful
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Jan 27, 2023
Free Knit Purl Ridge Dishcloth Pattern: Complete Instructions
This free knit Purl Ridge Dishcloth Pattern is super easy and fun to make for the beginning knitter or for anyone that needs a quick hostess gift.
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Jan 25, 2023
Site Map for Smart Knit Crocheting: Complete Site Index of All Pages
This Site Map displays links to every page of Smart-Knit-Crocheting.com for easy access to every blog post, tutorial and free pattern available.
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Jan 25, 2023
Free Seed Stitch Knit Dishcloth or Face Wash Cloth
This free seed stitch knit dishcloth uses only knit and purl stitches and is a perfect beginner-friendly knit project for anyone just learning to knit.
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Jan 25, 2023
Knitting Supplies: Detailed List of Products for the Beginner Knitter
This knitting supplies list is not exhaustive, but include those essentials that all new knitters should have on hand for a successful start.
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Jan 25, 2023
Common Knitting Terms and Abbreviations Used in Patterns Explained
These knitting terms and abbreviations are the most common ones found in knitting patterns; abbreviations and explanations.
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Jan 25, 2023
How to read knitting patterns for the Beginner: Step by Step Guide
If you need help with reading knitting patterns, here's your guide. This is meant as a basic or beginner guide to reading knitting instructions.
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Jan 09, 2023
Free Knit Sand Stitch Dishcloth: Ultra Beginner Friendly Pattern
This free knit sand stitch dishcloth uses knits and purls with a two-row repeat to create a lovely texture that is not reversible, but pretty on both sides.
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Jan 06, 2023
Garter Stitch Dishcloth Patterns: 4 Beginner-Friendly Free Designs
These garter stitch dishcloth patterns are beginner-friendly and are free for your personal use. Learn how create these cloths by made by knit stitches.
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Dec 20, 2022
How to Make the Knit Hurdle Stitch: Beginner-friendly, Tutorial
The knit hurdle stitch is an easy beginner-friendly knit pattern that resembles a rib stitch and is created with knit and purl stitches
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Dec 20, 2022
Knitting Stitches for Beginners: Complete Tutorials
These easy knitting stitches for beginners include all the basic stitch patterns with links to detailed tutorials, pictures and instructions.
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Dec 20, 2022
Knit and Purl Stitches: How to Make Them, What to Do With Them
Knit and Purl stitches are the basis of all knit designs and any beginner can master them, but what can you do with them? Find out how useful these stitches are.
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Dec 20, 2022
How to Knit. Basic Techniques and Video Tutorials.
How to knit basic knitting stitches? The best way to learn to knit them is the set of comprehensive videos.
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Dec 20, 2022
Knitting Rib Stitches: How to Knit Rib Stitches and Make Them Pop
Knitting rib stitches is one of those beginner skills that most knitters can master. This tutorial walls you through the process. Tips to master the rib.
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Dec 20, 2022
Crochet in Rounds Using Printed Crochet Charts: How To
When a crochet in rounds pattern is pretty intricate, it is not easy to describe it in words. Crochet charts help you to visualize pattern. How to read charts?
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Dec 20, 2022
Crochet in the Round for Beginners: Tutorials, Tips, and Free Patterns
Crochet in the round for crochet beginners- Learn how to crochet the rounds so you can create beautiful coasters, trivets, hats, even complex wearables
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Dec 19, 2022
Beginner-Friendly Knit Rice Stitch Facecloth: Free Pattern
This beginner-friendly knit rice stitch facecloth can also be turned into a dishcloth or square placemat. It's completely free with photos and tutorials.
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Dec 19, 2022
How to Make the Knit Rice Stitch: Tutorials and Project Ideas
This tutorial explains how to make the knit rice stitch and includes photos and step by step instructions. Project ideas are also included.
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Dec 15, 2022
Crochet Terms and Abbreviations With Free Download Cheat Sheet
Crochet Terms and Abbreviations is an extensive list of all that crochet vocabulary that experienced crocheters know but beginners struggle with. Free Download
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Dec 12, 2022
How to Make the Beginner-Friendly Bamboo Knit Stitch: Step-by-Step
Here is a complete tutorial on how to make the beginner-friendly bamboo knit stitch with tips and photographs
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Dec 12, 2022
Beginner Friendly Knit Bamboo Dishcloth: Free Pattern
This easy beginner friendly knit bamboo dishcloth uses knit and purl stitches and works up quickly for a last minute gift. Get the free pattern.
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Dec 10, 2022
Andalusian Knit Stitch Dishcloth, Beginner Friendly Project - Free
Try this free, beginner-friendly Andalusian Knit Stitch Dishcloth pattern which is super fast to make, then whip a couple up for anyone on your list.
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Dec 10, 2022
Old World Garter Square Dishcloth Pattern: Free and Beginner Friendly
This old world garter square dishcloth pattern is free and beginner friendly. if you can make the knit stitch and yarnovers you can make this handy dishcloth
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Dec 01, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Knit Crochet Life
How do you organize your knit crochet life? Here's a six step process for getting all of your stuff organized and readily available for use whenever you need it
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Dec 01, 2022
Basic Granny Square
Row 1 chain 4 Join with a slip stitch Row 2 chain 3 ( this counts as the first double crochet) , 2 double crochet* 3 double crochet into the ring chain
Dec 01, 2022
Crochet Butterfly Applique
You can use any size of hook desired. The larger the hook the larger the butterfly will be. Any kind of yarn can be used for this project. Row 1 With
Dec 01, 2022
Beginner-Friendly Knit Hat
With 3.5 mm circular knitting needles cast on 80 stitches. Work in a knit 1 purl 1 stitch until back at the beginning of the row and join together on
Nov 29, 2022
Granny Square Headband -- Free Beginner Friendly-Pattern
This Granny square headband is super easy and perfect for beginners. It works up fast so if you need a quick, last minute gift for someone, this would be ideal.
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Nov 28, 2022
How to Make Crochet Stitches: Beginner Friendly Stitches
Learn how to make basic crochet stitches and those just slightly more advanced with straightforward instructions, photographs and video tutorials.
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Nov 28, 2022
How to Knit Even Stitches: Tips for Solving Knitting Tension Problems
Learn how to knit even stitches by getting the tension right. Whether you knit loose or tight, there are ways to make each stitch look great.
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Nov 28, 2022
How to crochet - Tips and Tutorials to Get You Started
How to crochet takes you one step at a time, introducing all basic skills one must learn as a crochet beginner, from making a slip knot to blocking a project.
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Nov 28, 2022
How to Join Crochet Motifs: Beginner-Friendly Tips and Tutorials
Crochet motifs joined to each other still don't look the way you like? This problem can be solved. Find out how.
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Nov 28, 2022
How to Crochet Doilies: Three Timeless Techniques Still Popular Today
Lace Crochet Doilies are beautiful and can be used and displayed in many ways. To make them, you will need to learn at least one if not three methods.
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Nov 28, 2022
Crochet Crab Stitch: Uses and How to Instructions
Crab stitch is just a single crochet stitch, but instead of right to left it should be worked from left to right. How to make this decorative edging.
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Nov 13, 2022
Free Waffle Stitch Dishcloth, Beginner-friendly Knit Pattern
Here's our free waffle stitch dishcloth pattern for beginners, it makes a great gift or keep it to shine your dishes or choose a soft cotton and make a facecloth
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Nov 13, 2022
How to Knit the Andalusian Stitch
Knit the andalusian stitch, a very easy, beginner-friendly stitch that is great for a wide variety of projects, scarves, hats, mittens and household accessories
Nov 11, 2022
How to Knit a Scarf: Ideas for Yarn, Stitch Count, Type of Yarn
To learn how to knit a scarf is easy. It is one of the simplest projects. But even simple technique can bring glamorous results.
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