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How to Knit the Tubular Bind-Off for 2x2 Rib
How to Knit the Tubular Bind-Off for 2x2 Rib

The tubular bind-off is the perfect partner to the tubular cast-on. If you're looking for a neat and stretchy bind-off for your sleeve cuffs and socks, this bind-off is perfect for you!

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Clare Mountain-Manipon18 April 2017Bind-Off, Tubular Bind-Off, Sewn Bind-Off, Stretchy Trims Comments
How to Knit the Alternating Cable Cast-On for 2x2 Rib
How to Knit the Alternating Cable Cast-On for 2x2 Rib

Many knitters use the same cast-on for every project, despite the fact that there might be better alternatives. In this tutorial, I show you how to knit the alternating cable cast-on. It's a great option for 2x2 rib!

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Clare Mountain-Manipon4 April 2017Alternating Cable Cast-On, Cast Ons, Ribbed Cast On Comments
Apply to be a Test Knitter: Split Stone Sweater
Apply to be a Test Knitter: Split Stone Sweater

Based on my community's survey responses, my next knitting pattern release will be a loose, long-sleeved sweater called Split Stone. Test knitting is now open!

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Knitting PatternsClare Mountain-Manipon28 March 2017Split Stone, Test Knit, Sweater Comments
Short Row Shoulders: How to Knit Perfect Shoulder Seams
Short Row Shoulders: How to Knit Perfect Shoulder Seams

For many knitters, sweater seaming is one of the most annoying parts of garment construction, particularly the shoulders. In this tutorial, I will teach you how to knit short row shoulders for a smooth, neat shoulder seam every time.

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Clare Mountain-Manipon14 March 2017Short Row Shaping, Short Row Shoulders, Garment Construction, Short Rows Comments
Introducing the Lovelock Scarf Pattern: a Knitted Tribute to My Friend
Introducing the Lovelock Scarf Pattern: a Knitted Tribute to My Friend

Lovelock, my latest scarf pattern, was designed in memory of a much-loved friend. All of the proceeds will be donated to charity so that others can find hope and help with their own mental illnesses.

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Knitting PatternsClare Mountain-Manipon28 February 2017Lovelock, Scarf, Mental Health Comments
11 Weeks of Rilo: 5 of my Favourite Hats So Far
11 Weeks of Rilo: 5 of my Favourite Hats So Far

I released my Rilo hat pattern only 11 weeks ago. Since then, the free knitting pattern has been downloaded over 770 times! Here are my favourite hat projects so far...

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Knitting PatternsClare Mountain-Manipon21 February 2017Rilo, Free Knitting Pattern, Hat, Cable KnittingComment
How to Pick Up the Correct Number of Stitches Every Time
How to Pick Up the Correct Number of Stitches Every Time

Picking up stitches should be a simple task, yet so many knitters find it infuriating! Here is a simple way to pick up the correct number of stitches the first time, every time.

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Clare Mountain-Manipon7 February 2017Pick Up Stitches, Necklines, Trims Comments
Knitting Stitches: How to Design your Own
Knitting Stitches: How to Design your Own

Knitting stitch dictionaries are wonderful sources of inspiration, however, there is nothing like designing your own original stitch pattern. In this blog post, I show you how I take my own stitches from inspiration to swatch so that you can too!

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InspirationClare Mountain-Manipon31 January 2017Sonia Delaunay, Stitch Design, Design Process Comments
How to Add Special Details to Your Hand Knits
How to Add Special Details to Your Hand Knits

Any good designer would agree that "the beauty is in the details." In this blog post, I show you how top designers add special details to their knits to make them stand out from the rest.

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InspirationClare Mountain-Manipon24 January 2017Style Details Comments
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Want to Design Sweater Patterns but Don’t Know Where to Start?

This free video will help you take the first step, even if you’re not sure your idea is original enough or you’re worried about designing for more than one size.

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