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Learn an easy way to keep your knitted fabric from getting weighed down around heavy buttons – use it on your next cardi!
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In a quandary about which cable needles to use? We give you a basic overview of the different kinds available.
Have you seen patterns calling for twisted stitches and cabled stitches, and wondered what the difference is? Find out here!
Changing colours in crochet can often mean getting an uneven tension – we tell you how to keep your stitches looking neat.
Is one DK yarn the same as another? Learn what you need to keep in mind when you’re looking for yarn for your next project.
Translating patterns from America is easy when you know what to look for – here are some tips on understanding yarn weight terms.
Nervous about making buttonholes? We give you some helpful hints for getting them perfect every time.
In a quandary about which cable needles to use? We give you a basic overview of the different kinds available.

Is one DK yarn the same as another? Learn what you need to keep in mind when you’re looking for yarn for your next project.
Translating patterns from America is easy when you know what to look for – here are some tips on understanding yarn weight terms.
Changing colours in crochet can often mean getting an uneven tension – we tell you how to keep your stitches looking neat.


We have a quick chat with author and designer Dorothy Wood to find out what keeps her crafting
We catch up with leading author, Claire Crompton, to find out all about her love for knitting
We caught up with top designer and author, Tina Barrett, to find out about the lure of the sticks and getting that knitting ‘oooh’ feeling…