Blog: Knitting

Easy Knitting Stash Busters: Sweater design in less than 6 rectangles

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Stash Busting with easy knitting sweater patterns using just 6 or less rectangles. UrbanGypZ.com

The 3 Best Knitting Books EVER for Inspiring Creative Knitting Mojo

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Everyone has their favorite best knitting books ever. The go to knitting books be it for reference, designs or just plain Knitting p*rn. Mine has changed over the years for sure as I move from hobby knitter, to fiber art knitwear designer. The other day I was in...

DIY Missoni: Knitting and crocheting fashionable zig zag patterns

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My friend, Lulu, lives in New York City. We send each other texts and pictures of our days. A couple of years ago she sent me two pictures that she snapped at fashion week. They were blurry, tiny, and I could not see a thing. But the colorful vibe and the...

10 Steps to Beat Overwhelm: Christmas gift Ideas to start knitting NOW!!!

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I am usually one of those people who buy my Christmas gifts in the last minute. And I am hard pressed to hand make any Christmas gifts. This year is going to be different. I am going to do some christmas gift knits this year. My Christmas gift knitting will begin THIS...

Knitting Practice Swatches: Finding Love in 4-6 inches

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Swatching knitting does not have to suck. Learn my top 4 ways to find the knitting love in little 4 in squares.

The first 3 things you should do when designing with handmade yarn

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The first 3 things you should do when designing with handmade yarn I have always been the kind of knitter that will have to make little changes to any pattern to suit me. Be it a change in the collar or hem, or even the construction (I hate seaming, and will often...