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Oct 18, 2017
Step By Step Tutorial: German Twisted Cast On
Learn to knit this super stretchy cast-on that is perfect for knitting brioche, as well as the brims & cuffs on hats, mitts & socks!
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Oct 16, 2017
Learn to Knit Brioche!
Learn to knit Brioche with my newly revised Brioche Scarf Knitting Pattern! Join the squishy knitting revolution by casting on for a scarf i
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Kelly Knispel (@Biotayarns)
Oct 13, 2017
Dyeing Local at Biota Yarns
Meet Kelly - I am Biotayarns©, a yarn farmer living in SD, raising sheep and angora goats and spinning their locks. I will also card your wo
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Oct 11, 2017
Step By Step Tutorial: I-Cord Tab Cast On
My method for an I-Cord Tab Cast On is slightly different than the usual one that's recommended. I feel like this method is easier, but
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Oct 5, 2017
Step By Step Tutorial: Twisted Stitches
Twisted Stitches, Faux Cables, Honeycombs, Hexagons... All different terms for one of my favorite knitting techniques! This tutorial covers
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Oct 3, 2017
October Kit: Tagetes Shawlette!
Club Yumi's Tagetes Shawlette! This is the third and final installment in this year's Loving Local trio of kits. Named for Biota Yar
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Sep 29, 2017
Indigo Dyeing Party!
Hello, everyone! This week I wanted to share with you the fun I had while prepping my indigo samples for the Sindri Cowl Kits.
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Sep 27, 2017
Step By Step Tutorial: 2/2 Cables
Cables aren't hard! They look complicated, but you're really just knitting the stitches out of order. It's just knitting, with a twist....
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Sep 13, 2017
September Kit: The Sindri Cowl!
The September 2017 Pattern is for the Sindri Cowl! This kit features 200 yards of 2-ply, sport-weight alpaca yarn and includes an optional I
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Sep 5, 2017
What is a Fibershed?
Last Fall I was introduced to the Fibershed organization when I met Lydia and Maddy at a fiber fair in the Twin Cities area...
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