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Grab your favorite warm beverage and read purposeful articles to help you with each step of your knitting journey. Read honest yarn reviews to gain confidence before you buy that new-to-you yarn. Follow thoughtful instructions and learn advanced techniques to elevate the look of your finished knits. And get a peak behind the curtain of the pattern design process and find the inspiration you need for your next cast on.

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The ultimate review of knit picks wool of the andes worsted

You are intentional about creating time for your knitting. There will always be laundry to do, so you can let it wait just a little bit longer so can finish that button band tonight.

I believe that you deserve to delight in every single stitch. Life it too short and precious to spend time knitting with a yarn you don't like. And you work hard and you shouldn't waste your money on yarn you won't like and won't wear.

That's why I write these yarn review posts. You deserve to be confident in any purchase you make associated with my patterns.

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How to update your knitting queue for 2024

The new year brings an opportunity to organize your life and remove the clutter that is no longer serving you. Once you’ve completed that closet clean out and donated the toys that your kiddos no longer need, it’s time to take a critical look at your knitting queue. This article will walk you through a foolproof process to update your knitting queue for 2024.

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