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Dandelion Stitch
The Upsala Hat from our Year of Bulky Hats features a fun floral motif commonly referred to as the Dandelion Stitch. Like most stitch patterns, it is quite easy once...
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Garter Tab Cast On
The Garter Tab Cast-On: You may wonder why shawls begin with this odd little bit of knitting. It’s fussy, it’s tricky, it’s annoying. But the Garter Tab Cast-On is also...
Garter Tab Cast On
The Garter Tab Cast-On: You may wonder why shawls begin with this odd little bit of knitting. It’s fussy, it’s tricky, it’s annoying. But the Garter Tab Cast-On is also...
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Granny Square Triangle
Granny Squares and crocheting go hand-in-hand. I haven’t met a crocheter (or knitter!) who doesn’t love them, and I am no exception. Granny squares were the first motif I learned...
Granny Square Triangle
Granny Squares and crocheting go hand-in-hand. I haven’t met a crocheter (or knitter!) who doesn’t love them, and I am no exception. Granny squares were the first motif I learned...
![Chinese American female wearing the oversized, lace Sawyer turtleneck sweater in oatmeal heather.](http://kelbournewoolens.com/cdn/shop/articles/Sawyer-7_web-e1544208427235.jpg?v=1698868147&width=533)
Working from Charts: Lace
Many of our designs utilize charts as part of the instructions. There are four types of charts featured in the collection: Knit/Purl patterning, Stranded Colorwork, Cables, and Lace. While most...
Working from Charts: Lace
Many of our designs utilize charts as part of the instructions. There are four types of charts featured in the collection: Knit/Purl patterning, Stranded Colorwork, Cables, and Lace. While most...
![Close up of a Chinese American woman in a modern plant store wearing a vegan leather jacket and Portage, a cabled beanie in Kelbourne Woolens Scout in gray heather.](http://kelbournewoolens.com/cdn/shop/articles/Portage-8_web-e1544031529723.jpg?v=1698868147&width=533)
Working from Charts: Cables
Charts Series Part 3 of 4: Working From Charts: Cables CABLE CHART KEYS:One of the main differences between Cable charts versus the Knit/Purl or Stranded Colorwork charts is that cable...
Working from Charts: Cables
Charts Series Part 3 of 4: Working From Charts: Cables CABLE CHART KEYS:One of the main differences between Cable charts versus the Knit/Purl or Stranded Colorwork charts is that cable...
![A Chinese American woman in a modern plant store wearing Ballard, a hand knit color work beanie in Kelbourne Woolens Scout in natural and navy heather.](http://kelbournewoolens.com/cdn/shop/articles/Ballard-6_web-e1544208300207.jpg?v=1698868148&width=533)
Working From Charts: Colorwork
While most stranded knitting these days is referred to as “Fair Isle” knitting, this is actually a misnomer, as Fair Isle knitting is a very specific type of stranded colorwork...
Working From Charts: Colorwork
While most stranded knitting these days is referred to as “Fair Isle” knitting, this is actually a misnomer, as Fair Isle knitting is a very specific type of stranded colorwork...
![Close up of a Chinese American woman standing in a modern plant store with a long braid wearing Powell, a textured crew neck handknit sweater in Kelbourne Woolens scout in sunflower yellow.](http://kelbournewoolens.com/cdn/shop/articles/Powell-4_web-e1544211427421.jpg?v=1698868148&width=533)
Working From Charts: Knit / Purl Patterning
Many of our designs utilize charts as part of the instructions. There are four main types of charts: Knit/Purl patterning, Stranded Colorwork, Cables, and Lace. While most of the basic...
Working From Charts: Knit / Purl Patterning
Many of our designs utilize charts as part of the instructions. There are four main types of charts: Knit/Purl patterning, Stranded Colorwork, Cables, and Lace. While most of the basic...
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Three Needle Bind Off
Quite a few Kelbourne Woolens patterns utilize a 3-Needle Bind-Off – it is a wonderful way to work a secure, yet not-bulky shoulder seam or finish off a cowl knit...
Three Needle Bind Off
Quite a few Kelbourne Woolens patterns utilize a 3-Needle Bind-Off – it is a wonderful way to work a secure, yet not-bulky shoulder seam or finish off a cowl knit...
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Tuck Stitches
Kate Gillam features a Tuck and Cable patterning that is worked both in the round and flat. The stitch pattern is 6 rounds, with a cable every 6th round, and...
Tuck Stitches
Kate Gillam features a Tuck and Cable patterning that is worked both in the round and flat. The stitch pattern is 6 rounds, with a cable every 6th round, and...
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Cabling Without a Cable Needle
I exclusively work cables without a cable needle for a few reasons:1) I am notorious for never having notions. I use snippets of whatever yarn I’m working with for stitch markers,...
Cabling Without a Cable Needle
I exclusively work cables without a cable needle for a few reasons:1) I am notorious for never having notions. I use snippets of whatever yarn I’m working with for stitch markers,...
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KW Summer Sweater KAL / Perfect Short Rows, Part 2
Hopefully you’re enjoying our Summer Sweater KAL! So far, we’ve gone over measuring the correct length for long tail cast ons, and yesterday, I went over the first step in...
KW Summer Sweater KAL / Perfect Short Rows, Part 2
Hopefully you’re enjoying our Summer Sweater KAL! So far, we’ve gone over measuring the correct length for long tail cast ons, and yesterday, I went over the first step in...
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KW Summer Sweater KAL: Perfect Short Rows, Part 1
Are you enjoying our Summer Sweater Knit A Long? We hope so! Today’s post is another tutorial, dedicated to teaching you how to work perfect, nearly invisible short rows. Short...
KW Summer Sweater KAL: Perfect Short Rows, Part 1
Are you enjoying our Summer Sweater Knit A Long? We hope so! Today’s post is another tutorial, dedicated to teaching you how to work perfect, nearly invisible short rows. Short...
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No Waste Long Tail Cast On
Today’s post is a tutorial dedicated to teaching you how to work a perfect long-tail cast-on with no threat of running out of yarn, or having excess length go to...
No Waste Long Tail Cast On
Today’s post is a tutorial dedicated to teaching you how to work a perfect long-tail cast-on with no threat of running out of yarn, or having excess length go to...