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    <description><![CDATA[Looking for guidance on specific skills? Our knitting techniques library gives you the quick explanation you need.]]></description>
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      <title>Glue 102: Working With Fibers</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Twinkie Chan</author>
      <description><![CDATA[With so many glues available it can be hard to find the perfect one for your project. Luckily, artist Twinkie Chan (aka Stephanie Lee) has done the work for you. After spending years making wearable crocheted art, she&rsquo;s here to share the essential adhesives from her craft kit. She&rsquo;ll explain how to attaching porous and non-porous materials to fiber, how to work with metal, and the best glues for attaching plastic to fibers.]]></description>
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      <title>Knitting Techniques: How to Knit Fast</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/knitting-techniques-how-to-knit-fast</link>
      <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>Blocking Knits 101</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/blocking-knits-101</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Faith Hale</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Block your knits is a must-do step to lend polish to your finished project and prepare items for gifting. Expert knitter and pattern designer Faith Hale walks you through her favorite tools and essential items that make blocking a breeze. Know when to use pins, wires, or nothing at all, ideal surfaces for pinning, and the best techniques required for different fibers. You&rsquo;ll see how satisfying it can be to shape your project into its ideal form.]]></description>
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      <title>Entrelac Workshop</title>
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      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/entrelac-workshop</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Marly Bird</author>
      <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Entrelac looks complex but it doesn&#39;t have to be. Marly Bird brings her fun, casual teaching style to an advanced knitting technique, showing how to create this beautiful interlocking pattern with ease. You&rsquo;ll learn new skills throughout this three-part series by making a simple rectangular entrelac shawl, a cowl that is worked in the round, and a hat that comes together with simple shaping techniques. Once you&rsquo;ve taken this series, you&rsquo;ll be able to work any entrelac pattern with confidence.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Marly Bird</author>
      <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Entrelac looks complex but it doesn&#39;t have to be. Marly Bird brings her fun, casual teaching style to an advanced knitting technique, showing how to create this beautiful interlocking pattern with ease. You&rsquo;ll learn new skills throughout this three-part series by making a simple rectangular entrelac shawl, a cowl that is worked in the round, and a hat that comes together with simple shaping techniques. Once you&rsquo;ve taken this series, you&rsquo;ll be able to work any entrelac pattern with confidence.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Marly Bird</author>
      <description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Entrelac looks complex but it doesn&#39;t have to be. Marly Bird brings her fun, casual teaching style to an advanced knitting technique, showing how to create this beautiful interlocking pattern with ease. You&rsquo;ll learn new skills throughout this three-part series by making a simple rectangular entrelac shawl, a cowl that is worked in the round, and a hat that comes together with simple shaping techniques. Once you&rsquo;ve taken this series, you&rsquo;ll be able to work any entrelac pattern with confidence.]]></description>
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      <title>Double Knitting Workshop</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/double-knitting-workshop</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[In this easy-to-follow class, master knitter Edie Eckman provides you with all the skills you need to start double knitting. Since you are literally knitting both sides of fabric at the same time, this fun technique keeps you on your toes. Double knit fabric is reversible and cushy, with a design that looks different on each side. Edie demonstrates the basics to get you started, including options for holding the needles for both continental and English style knitters. She also shows you how to follow charts, building up reversible patterns in double-faced Stockinette stitch. Once you&rsquo;ve got the hang of it, use the ideas presented here to make cute coasters, cowls, or a double-knit scarf (pattern and charts included in PDF).&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Adding Duplicate Stitch to Knits</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/adding-duplicate-stitch-to-knits</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Marly Bird</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to add customized monograms to your knits with the magic of duplicate stitch. Marly Bird shows you how this simple hand-sewn stitch is applied to knitted fabric, mimicking the knit stitches in order to create a seamless embellishment. Best of all, this stitch can be added to any finished knitting, so you can choose to embellish your project even after you&rsquo;ve bound off. Downloadable PDF with monogram charts included with class.&nbsp;]]></description>
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      <title>Mitered Knitting: Make a Pillow</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/mitered-knitting-make-a-pillow</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Edie Eckman provides a perfect primer for mitered knitting, showing you how to creatively combine picked up stitches and decreases to create connected squares. You will learn how to work two different decreases and cast-ons to create two very different Garter stitch designs. At the end, you&rsquo;ll seam together the front and back using Mattress stitch in order to create your pillowcase sampler.]]></description>
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      <title>Picking Up Stitches Along a Curved Edge</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/picking-up-stitches-along-a-curved-edge</link>
      <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>Intarsia Knitting</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/intarsia-knitting-1</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Intarsia is a knitting technique that produces blocks of color by using separate balls of yarn. Knit and crochet expert Edie Eckman demonstrates this method of colorwork and gives helpful tips on how to read an intarsia chart, avoid creating holes, weave in ends invisibly, and more.<br />
&nbsp;]]></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>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>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>Provisional Cast-On with a Crochet Hook</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/provisional-cast-on-with-a-crochet-hook</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Wendy Bernard</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Provisional cast-ons are incredibly useful when you want to keep your cast on stitches &ldquo;live&rdquo; and put<br />
&nbsp;them back on your needles later. Wendy demonstrates how do a provisional cast on using a crochet chain as a base. She shows which side of the chain to knit into, how to unzip the chain in order to reveal the live stitches, and how to load the live stitches onto the needle and work in the opposite direction.]]></description>
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      <title>Magic Loop Knitting</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-cast-on-with-magic-loop</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to cast on and work in the round with Magic Loop knitting. This technique is ideal for knitting a small circumference object in the round on one long cable needle&mdash;a great option for those who don&#39;t love working with double-pointed needles. Edie Eckman shows you how to cast on, join in the round, and continue working in rounds.]]></description>
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      <title>Beaded Knitting</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/beaded-knitting</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Marly Bird</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how to add beaded embellishments to your knits with Marly Bird. There are several ways to add beads to your knitting, and Marly covers all the basics. You&rsquo;ll learn how to place beads between the stitches on purl rows and knit rows when you&rsquo;re working Stockinette, and how to add beads directly to the stitches with a crochet hook any old time you feel like it.]]></description>
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      <title>How to Knit Short Rows</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-work-short-rows-in-knitting</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Short rows are one of the best ways to add dimension to knitting, perfect for creating everything from curved sock heels to set-in sleeves or even bust darts. Edie Eckman demonstrates how to create short rows in stockinette stitch, work &ldquo;wrap and turns&rdquo; on both knit and purl rows, and then shows how to hide the wraps if you so desire.]]></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>How to Work Stranded or Fair Isle Knitting</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/how-to-work-stranded-or-fair-isle-knitting</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Edie Eckman</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Knit and crochet expert Edie Eckman demonstrates how to work Fair Isle, or Stranded, knitting. Learn how to follow along with a chart and pick up some helpful tips along the way, like how to hold two yarn colors at once, how to catch yarn &ldquo;floats,&quot; how to work in rows and more.]]></description>
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      <title>Binding Off Your Knitting</title>
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      <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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      <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>How to Knit Seed Stitch</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[If you know how to knit and purl, then knitting Seed Stitch will be a cinch. In this video, knitting pro Debbie Stoller shows you how to create this pretty, textured fabric. Every row is worked the same way, creating a reversible fabric that looks great on both the front and back.]]></description>
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      <title>Picking Up Dropped Stitches</title>
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      <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>Mattress Stitch - Finishing Your Knitting</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2014 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[One of the most common ways to join the edges of knit pieces is with a technique called Mattress Stitch. Learn how to do this invisible stitch from a true knitting pro: Debbie Stoller. With just a tapestry needle and yarn tails, you&#39;ll be able to neatly finish up the edges of your knitting in no time.]]></description>
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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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      <title>How to Finish Your Knitting</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[The last part of any knitting project is called finishing, when all your hard work comes together into one magnificent creation! Debbie covers some of the most common finishing techniques &ndash; including seaming pieces together, the Kitchener stitch, working away yarn ends, blocking and much more.]]></description>
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      <title>Knitting Tools and Materials</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/knitting-tools-and-materials</link>
      <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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      <title>Knitting In The Round</title>
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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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      <title>Knitting Stitch Pattern Basics</title>
      <link>http://www.creativebug.com/classseries/single/knit-fabric</link>
      <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>Knitting Increases and Decreases</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
      <author>Debbie Stoller</author>
      <description><![CDATA[Increases and decreases in knitting mean you can shape your work and knit shapes other than squares and rectangles. Decreasing removes stitches and makes your work more narrow, while increasing adds stitches to make your work wider. Debbie shows you several ways to do both so you can start shaping your work.]]></description>
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      <title>Understanding Knitting Gauge</title>
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      <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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