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Dear Knit Nerd: M1L/M1R or M1R/M1L???

Dear Knit Nerd: M1L/M1R or M1R/M1L???

DEAR KNIT NERD I love to knit mittens and fingerless gloves, can you please tell me why some increases have the m1L first and then m1R next and some have... Read More
Knit Nerd - Is it a Skein, a Hank or a Ball?

Knit Nerd - Is it a Skein, a Hank or a Ball?

DEAR KNIT NERD Hi, I am confused about the terms used for yarn. Are skein and hank the same thing? When is yarn a ball? And what about cakes and... Read More
Knit Nerd - Short Row Woes

Knit Nerd - Short Row Woes

DEAR KNIT NERD I have been making the Deschain top by Leila Raven and I am almost done but when I try it on the back is so much higher... Read More
Knit Nerd - Steeking

Knit Nerd - Steeking

DEAR KNIT NERD Over the past couple of years, I’ve been knitting sweaters in the round and really enjoying doing so. I get into a good rhythm and love how the... Read More
Knit Nerd - "Woolen" and "Worsted" spun

Knit Nerd - "Woolen" and "Worsted" spun

DEAR KNIT NERDIs there a way to tell which of your yarns are worsted spun, and which are woollen spun???   DEAR MARY To answer your question we must first... Read More
Knit Nerd - Pilling Yarn

Knit Nerd - Pilling Yarn

DEAR KNIT NERDI made a beautiful throw awhile ago using bulky yarn, 80% wool/20% acrylic, and the throw pills terribly and looks bad. I like the weight of throw however... Read More
Knit Nerd - Playing with Colours

Knit Nerd - Playing with Colours

DEAR KNIT NERD When I am considering combining colours for projects such as brioche, I will pick 2 beautiful skeins that look fabulous together - but when I knit them... Read More
Introducing a new column where we dive deep into the world of knitting

Introducing a new column where we dive deep into the world of knitting

Dear Knitters, Welcome to the beginning of our first-ever installment of our column where we dive deep into the world of knitting, unraveling its intricacies, and satisfying your curious minds!... Read More