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4 Interesting Alternatives to the Classic Ribbed Trim
4 Interesting Alternatives to the Classic Ribbed Trim

Whilst a simple ribbed trim can be a thing of beauty, there is a whole world of alternatives out there that many of us don’t even think about. Here are 4 extra-special trim ideas to experiment with on your next sweater...

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InspirationClare Mountain-Manipon6 February 2018Trims, Design Process, Ribbing Comments
How to Design and Release Your Own Knitting Patterns: Part 2
How to Design and Release Your Own Knitting Patterns: Part 2

Intimidated by the technical side of knitwear design? Here is an overview of the necessary steps with top tips from my own experience of writing knitting patterns.

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Design ProcessClare Mountain-Manipon30 January 2018Design Process, how to design and release your own knitting patterns, knitwear design Comments
5 Pairs of Bronte Socks from my AMAZING Test Knitters
5 Pairs of Bronte Socks from my AMAZING Test Knitters

Thinking of knitting my Bronte socks knitting pattern? Here is a gallery of the socks my test knitters made to help inspire your yarn choice.

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Knitting PatternsClare Mountain-Manipon19 December 2017Bronte Socks, sock knitting, Sock Yarn, SocksComment
The Perfect Christmas Eve Cast-On: The Bronte Socks Pattern
The Perfect Christmas Eve Cast-On: The Bronte Socks Pattern

My Bronte socks were designed with a Christmas Eve cast-on in mind. Simple enough to knit surrounded by company with an interesting, addictive stitch that means you will fly through them over the holidays. Learn more about the pattern here!

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Knitting PatternsClare Mountain-Manipon12 December 2017Sock Yarn, Socks, sock knitting, Bronte Socks Comments
7 Quick and Cosy Examples of the Bowman Hat
7 Quick and Cosy Examples of the Bowman Hat

The Bowman hat knitting pattern looks fantastic in a variety of yarns, from solid and neutral to bright and variegated. Here are examples of the Bowman hat made by my test knitters...

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Knitting PatternsClare Mountain-Manipon28 November 2017Test Knitting, bowman hat, rauwerk dkComment
New Hat Knitting Pattern: Bowman
New Hat Knitting Pattern: Bowman

Bowman is a modern, minimalist hat knitting pattern with an abstract, slipped stitch texture and a cosy folded brim. Learn more about my newest design here!

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Knitting PatternsClare Mountain-Manipon21 November 2017bowman hat, rauwerk dk, slipped stitchesComment
Provisional Cast-On Tutorial: The simplest method out there!
Provisional Cast-On Tutorial: The simplest method out there!

Provisional cast-ons used to annoy me until I discovered this quick and easy method. I show you how to knit it in the video for my provisional cast on tutorial with accompanying written instructions.

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Clare Mountain-Manipon14 November 2017Cast Ons, Provisional cast-on, Crochet provisional cast-on Comments
4 Unique Examples of the Shorthand Sweater from my Test Knitters
4 Unique Examples of the Shorthand Sweater from my Test Knitters

My Shorthand sweater pattern looks wonderful in a variety of sizes. Here are 4 unique examples of sweaters that my testers knitted...

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Knitting PatternsClare Mountain-Manipon31 October 2017shorthand sweater, Test Knitting, the fibre companyComment
Say Hello to Shorthand: The Ultimate Everyday Sweater Knitting Pattern
Say Hello to Shorthand: The Ultimate Everyday Sweater Knitting Pattern

Meet your new 'everyday' sweater, Shorthand. Cosy, comfortable and full of special details, you will be wearing this all the time over the cooler months. Learn more about the knitting pattern here!

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Knitting PatternsClare Mountain-Manipon24 October 2017shorthand sweater, the fibre company, arranmoreComment
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