Neat 1x1 Ribbing. Ровные петельки в резинке 1х1
One of the main problems knitters encounter is uneven stitches in flat 1x1 ribbing. In this article, I will try to share a solution that con
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Oct 31, 20230 min read
Drop Shoulder Sleeve. Рукав в спущенном плече
It would seem that nothing could be simpler than a drop-shoulder style. Knit four rectangles, sew them together, and it's done! That's...
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Mar 31, 202219 min read
The Proper Swatch. Правильный образец
The proper swatch is the key to the success of your future project. A swatch specifies the knitting gauge and lets you choose the correct...
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Nov 28, 202127 min read
Fully-Fashioned Shoulder. Японское плечо
I have been going to tell you about the Fully-fashioned shoulder for a long time but did not have enough visual aids for this. Over time,...
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Oct 27, 20218 min read
Fjord and its secrets. Fjord и его секреты
This bulky yarn jumper breaks all the basic principles of cable knitting. The regular repetitiveness of cables continues only to the...
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Feb 13, 20219 min read
Patch Pockets. Накладные карманы
Pockets are indispensable elements of knitted cardigans and coats. They not only perform many functions but also add life to your...
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Oct 29, 20209 min read
The Perfect Buttonhole. Идеальная петля для пуговицы
I always looked in envy at buttonholes in clothing and dreamed of similar ones in knitted projects. Everything offered in the books, on...
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Aug 5, 20209 min read
A Secret of Even Stitches. Секрет ровных петелек
We often wish each other even stitches or smooth knitting — a kind and friendly wish. But no matter how hard we try, hand knitting does...
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Jul 25, 202011 min read
Anatomical yoke formula. Формула анатомической кокетки
Having knit several designs with an anatomical yoke and similar raglans, I felt confident to share with you a new formula of the yoke...
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Jun 11, 202026 min read
Kitchener Stitch Encyclopedia. Энциклопедия трикотажного шва
This article does not focus on knitting, mainly on how to fix mistakes, failures, and shortcomings after your project is already...
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May 29, 202010 min read
Electra and Plaid. "Электра" и клетка
Jumper Electra will delight those who like to engage not only in knitting but also in needlework. Here, the finishing takes almost the...
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Apr 13, 20209 min read
Canyon and Eyelets in Rocks. "Каньон" и ажурные скалы
The canyon is a deep valley with very steep, often hanging slopes and a narrow bottom. Often in canyons, you can find unique geological...
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Mar 8, 202029 min read
Anatomical knitting. Анатомическое вязание
Intro It is a long and boring reading. Maybe only fans of knitting find this something fascinating. But to understand a little more in...
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Feb 27, 202010 min read
Dictator of All Designs and a "Waterfall"
When I begin to work on the next design, the first thing I do, I pick up the stitch pattern. Then I always ask myself a question of what...
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Feb 7, 202017 min read
Density Is the Key to Success. Плотность – залог успеха
This time I want to talk about the density of hand-knitted projects. That is very important for the successful outcome of your project....
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Jan 27, 20205 min read
Foam. The Shortigan
I'm happy to announce that the next pattern of the new spring knits collection is already published. You can find it here. Bubbles of...
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Jan 22, 202013 min read
My Yokes. Мои кокетки
At the very beginning of this post, we need to agree on one important topic. Yokes and raglans can be knitted both from bottom to top and...
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Dec 22, 201919 min read
How to choose the right size. Как правильно выбрать размер
One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, "what size do I need to knit?" My patterns use a wide range of sizes, and most...
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Sep 3, 20197 min read
Summer Recap and Vacation!
It was the most productive summer of my knitting life. I published six patterns, started working with the new collection, and made many...
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Jun 20, 20196 min read
Cumulus and Silly Mistake
Another pattern of the summer collection was published recently - the top Cumulus. The pattern can be found here. Cumulus — dense, bright...
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Apr 2, 201921 min read
Alpaca Riddle No.3. Tips, Tricks and Funny Stories
Every single design in the upcoming collection "Alpaca Riddles. Fall Equinox" has one or more knitting riddles or new techniques that are...
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Feb 20, 20194 min read
Alpaca Riddle No.2. Unexpected Darts
Darts are folds (tucks coming to a point) and sewn into fabric to take in ease and provide shape to a garment, especially for a woman's...
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Jan 31, 20191 min read
Alpaca Riddle No.1. Invisible Bust Darts
Some time ago I promised you to show and solve some riddles of the upcoming book "Alpaca Riddles. Fall Equinox". The time has come for...
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