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    <description><![CDATA[Want to learn how to knit but not sure where to start? Here you'll find easy projects and beginner techniques&mdash;the ideal starting point for newbies.]]></description>
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      <title>Knitting Techniques: How to Knit Fast</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Carla Scott</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Knitting speed increases with time and practice of course, but there are other small factors to take into consideration that can affect your knitting speed in a big way. Professional knitter and knitwear designer Carla Scott demonstrates the specific technique she uses to get so many stitches worked up so quickly.]]></description>
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      <title>Knitting Techniques: Keeping Track of Needle Size</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/knitting-techniques-keeping-track-of-needle-size</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Carla Scott</author>
      <description><![CDATA[It&#39;s all too easy to make a gauge swatch and then promptly forget the size of the needles you&#39;ve used. When swatching, expert knitter Carla Scott suggests using this simple (and ingenious!) tip to keep track of your needle size.]]></description>
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      <title>Knitting Techniques: Using Consistent Needles</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/knitting-techniques-using-consistent-needles</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Carla Scott</author>
      <description><![CDATA[There are many variables that can change the gauge of your swatch, but you may not realize that the needle material can be one of them. Expert knitter Carla Scott demonstrates how to get consistent gauge across swatches and project knitting by keeping in mind this simple fact.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Knit Gifts for Baby</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/knit-gifts-for-baby</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Faith Hale</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Knitwear designer Faith Hale demonstrates how baby knits are particularly rewarding (and cute!). Work with a washable, hand-dyed yarn to make three projects, arranged in order of difficulty: a triangular bandana, tall booties, and a hat with optional kitty ears. This contemporary layette is knit entirely in garter stitch and you&#39;ll learn to increase and decrease, pick up stitches, work yarn-over eyelets and knit an I-cord. With these quick-to-stitch projects that are adorably giftable &ndash; what&rsquo;s not to love?]]></description>
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      <title>Easiest Garter Stitch Hat</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/easiest-garter-stitch-hat</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Faith Hale</author>
      <description><![CDATA[If you&#39;re new to knitting, there&#39;s no better place to start than a garter stitch hat project. Worked as a flat piece in knit stitch (no purls required!) and seamed up at the end, this color-blocked hat is gender-neutral and anything but boring. You&#39;ll learn how to make a gauge swatch, cast on and bind off, change colors and seam &ndash; all in one little hat! Creativebug&rsquo;s resident knitter, Faith Hale, designed this technique-packed cap to be worked on straight needles, making it easy for the beginner knitter. Keep the look of this hat graphic with two colors, or keep it simple with one bold solid. Either way, it looks great on both men and women, and is a quick-to-knit handmade gift.<br />
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Looking for another great garter stitch project? Learn how to make the <a href="https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/easiest-garter-stitch-slippers">Easiest Garter Stitch Slippers.</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Easiest Garter Stitch Slippers</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Faith Hale</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Keep your toes toasty with this easy-to-knit weekend project! The delectably simple slipper pattern was designed by Creativebug&rsquo;s resident knitter, Faith Hale, and requires knitting just one rectangular piece. Simple increases and just two seams give the slipper its shape, making it a great project for last-minute gifting.<br />
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Looking for another great garter stitch project? Learn how to make the <a href="https://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/easiest-garter-stitch-hat">Easiest Garter Stitch Hat</a>.]]></description>
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      <title>Knit a Super Scarf</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Faith Hale</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Bundle up in style with a gloriously bulky super scarf. Designed by Yarnspirations, this oversized scarf features a 12-row stitch pattern that creates a gorgeous overall texture. Faith Hale shows you how to get started, work the Dew Drop pattern, and make super-sized tassels to finish off the corners. Worked in a super bulky yarn, the scarf knits up quicker than you might think. For even more Super Scarf inspiration, check out 12 more fabulous knit and crochet patterns from Yarnspirations <a href="https://www.creativebug.com/patterns">here</a>.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Picking Up Stitches Along a Curved Edge</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Picking up stitches along a curved edge is a little different than picking up along a straight selvedge. In this quick class, Edie shares her tips for creating a smooth, pucker-free edge. This is especially helpful to keep in mind when picking up stitches around a neck edge or the armholes of a sweater.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Loom Knitting: Make a Baby Cocoon</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/loom-knitting-make-a-baby-cocoon</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Michele Muska</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Create a sweet baby cocoon and matching hat for the baby in your life&mdash;no &ldquo;knitting&rdquo; required! Fiber artist Michele Muska shows you how to use a round loom to make both projects, and how to craft custom fabric simply by holding two different yarns together. Whether you&rsquo;ve knit with a loom before or this is your first time, this is a simple, relaxing way to create beautiful gifts for your friends and family.<br />
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      <title>How to Knit</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-knit-part-1</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Carla Scott</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the basics of knitting with Carla Scott, the editor of <em>Knit Simple</em> and <em>Vogue Knitting </em>magazines. Carla will teach all of the essential skills a beginner needs to know, from casting on to binding off and troubleshooting mistakes. Best of all, you&rsquo;ll learn how to read knitting patterns, so you can take the information you&rsquo;ve learned here and try it out on any beginner&rsquo;s project you please. Everything included in this information-packed class is used by the Craft Yarn Council to educate new knitters, providing a perfect foundation for anyone who wants to learn how to knit, or simply needs a refresher.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Knit</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-knit-part-1</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Carla Scott</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the basics of knitting with Carla Scott, the editor of <em>Knit Simple</em> and <em>Vogue Knitting </em>magazines. Carla will teach all of the essential skills a beginner needs to know, from casting on to binding off and troubleshooting mistakes. Best of all, you&rsquo;ll learn how to read knitting patterns, so you can take the information you&rsquo;ve learned here and try it out on any beginner&rsquo;s project you please. Everything included in this information-packed class is used by the Craft Yarn Council to educate new knitters, providing a perfect foundation for anyone who wants to learn how to knit, or simply needs a refresher.]]></description>
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      <title>Loom Knitting: Make a Hat</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/loom-knitting-make-a-hat</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Michele Muska</author>
      <description><![CDATA[If you love the look of knitted fabric but don&rsquo;t feel like picking up your knitting needles, try your hand at loom knitting. This style of knitting is super fast and fun for all ages&mdash;plus you can learn how to use the loom in a snap. Michele Muska teaches you how to use a round loom to knit two types of hats: one with a rolled brim and the other with a flat brim. For extra flourish, Michele shows you how to create a faux fur pompom to attach to the top of the hat.&nbsp;<br />
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      <title>Fixing Knitting Mistakes</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/fixing-knitting-mistakes</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[As knitters, we all make mistakes. In this class, knitting pro Debbie Stoller teaches you easy ways to fix the most common culprits. You&#39;ll learn how to unknit a few stitches, rip out whole rows, turn knits into purls (and vice versa), and how to pick up dropped stitches with a crochet hook. Once you know how to fix your mistakes, you can move on with your knitting like nothing ever happened.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Substitute Yarn</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-substitute-yarn</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[You don&rsquo;t always have to use the yarn suggested in patterns &mdash; but if you do stray from the recommended yarn, you&rsquo;ll want to keep a few guidelines in mind. Debbie Stoller shares sage advice for substituting yarn, such as using a yarn in a similar gauge and weight and sticking to the same fiber family. Also important, you&rsquo;ll learn how to calculate yardage requirements for your new yarn so you won&rsquo;t run out in the middle of the project (or buy far more than you actually need).]]></description>
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      <title>Arm Knitting: Make a Throw Blanket</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/arm-knit-a-throw-blanket</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Anne Weil</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Who doesn&rsquo;t love cuddling under a big squishy throw blanket on a cold winter night? Learn how to make your very own oversized garter stitch throw &ndash; no knitting experience required. In this beginner friendly class, arm-knitting expert Anne Weil shows you every step of construction, from cast on to bind off. Since you&rsquo;ll be using your arms instead of knitting needles, all you need is yarn to get started.]]></description>
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      <title>Binding Off Your Knitting</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/binding-off-your-knitting</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2014 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Once your piece is done, you need to get it off your needles so you can start using it and show off your creation. Debbie shows you a couple different ways to bind off and secure your stitches to finish your project.]]></description>
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      <title>Knitting and Purling</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/knitting-and-purling</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2014 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[When you knit anything, you are creating fabric by making interlocking loops of yarn &ndash; and the knit and purl stitch are how you create those loops. These two stitches are the foundation of all knitting. Debbie teaches you the knit stitch and the purl stitch, in the English and Continental styles, which are different ways of holding the yarn.]]></description>
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      <title>Picking Up Dropped Stitches</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/picking-up-dropped-stitches</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[All knitters drop stitches from time to time. In this class, knitting pro Debbie teaches you an easy way to pick up dropped stitches with a crochet hook. First, she shows you how to pick up stitches on a knit row, and then she shares a trick for picking up dropped purl stitches.]]></description>
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      <title>Weaving for Beginners</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/weaving-for-beginners</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Annabel Wrigley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the basics of making one-of-a-kind woven tapestries with Annabel Wrigley. This course goes beyond simple warp-and-weft weaving, teaching you how to add long, dramatic fringe, color-blocked shapes, fluffy clouds of wool roving, and loads of texture and color. Best of all, Annabel teaches you how to mix and match all of these techniques so that you can design a unique tapestry of your own in any size you like.<br />
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      <title>Weaving for Beginners</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/weaving-for-beginners</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Annabel Wrigley</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn the basics of making one-of-a-kind woven tapestries with Annabel Wrigley. This course goes beyond simple warp-and-weft weaving, teaching you how to add long, dramatic fringe, color-blocked shapes, fluffy clouds of wool roving, and loads of texture and color. Best of all, Annabel teaches you how to mix and match all of these techniques so that you can design a unique tapestry of your own in any size you like.<br />
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      <title>Knitting Cast Ons</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/knitting-cast-ons</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[All knitting begins with a cast-on, which creates the foundation stitches for any project. There are many different kinds of cast-ons, and some are more appropriate for different kinds of projects. Debbie teaches you her favorite four cast-ons: the long tail, knit, cable and provisional cast-on.]]></description>
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      <title>Reading Knitting Patterns and Charts</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/reading-knitting-patterns-and-charts</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Knitting patterns and charts look like a language unto themselves &ndash; with mysterious abbreviations and instructions. But once you crack the code, you will be ready to tackle any knitting project. Debbie walks you through knitting patterns and charts so you will be able to speak and read knitting.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[To knit, you really only need needles and yarn. But there are whole worlds of options within those two categories. Debbie shows you different kinds of needles (straight, circular and double pointed). She also reviews different kinds of yarn fibers, weights and how to read yarn labels. Finally, she shows you what&rsquo;s in her knitting tool kit.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Knitting the round means knitting a tube of fabric instead of knitting back and forth and back and forth to create flat fabric. Knitting in the round is used for hats, socks, sweaters and much more. There are two different ways to knit in the round &ndash; with circular needles and double-pointed needles. Debbie shows you how to do both.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Once you know how to knit and purl, you can combine these stitches in an almost endless combination of stitch patterns. Debbie teaches you the most common patterns, from garter and stockinette stitch to ribbing, stripes and many more.]]></description>
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      <title>Arm Knitting: Make a Cowl</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/arm-knit-a-cowl-1</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Anne Weil</author>
      <description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s no better gift to give at the holidays than a cozy, oversized cowl. In this class, Anne Weil shows how to make a simple arm-knit cowl using nothing more than super-bulky yarn and your arms. She even shares a fun variation, perfect for the holidays &ndash; a bulky scarf with festive pompom adornments. In about an hour, you can whip up this luxe accessory for the ultimate in handmade gift-giving.]]></description>
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      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/understanding-knitting-gauge</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Gauge is a critical concept in knitting &ndash; it&rsquo;s the number of stitches in one inch of fabric so it determines the size of your finished project. Every knitter knits differently so your gauge will be different depending on the yarn, needle size and whether you knit tight or loosely. Debbie demystifies gauge here and shows you how to knit a gauge swatch, how to measure your gauge and what to do if you don&rsquo;t get the gauge that the pattern calls for.]]></description>
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