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From the editor-in-chief of Knit Simple |
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Essentials to keep you stitching in style |
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5 | (3) |
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Basic books every knitter should have |
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8 | (2) |
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Abbreviations, glossaries, how-tos, resources and more |
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10 | (10) |
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How to read a cable chart |
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20 | (2) |
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Sizing hats for every member of the family |
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22 | (6) |
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One pattern, five ways: stripes, argyle and more |
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28 | (6) |
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Embellishments personalize a basic mitten pattern |
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Popular Embroidery Stitches |
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A length of yarn and a tapestry needle are all you need |
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39 | (1) |
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Socks to suit every taste |
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40 | (6) |
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A basic pattern perfect for the first-time sock knitter |
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46 | (4) |
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Experiment with decreasing on a simple head covering |
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50 | (2) |
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A workshop on increasing nets you a lovely shawl |
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52 | (2) |
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New to cables? Check out this quick-stitching accessory |
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54 | (2) |
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Two-color knitting at its prettiest |
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56 | (2) |
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Stripe and embellish to your heart's content |
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58 | (4) |
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The skinny on modular knitting |
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62 | (4) |
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Beautiful crocheted flowers are a sweet reminder of spring |
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66 | (2) |
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Gleaming crocheted jewelry will be the hit of any party |
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68 | (4) |
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A hook and a frame help you master this elegant look |
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72 | (4) |
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Simple ties go from afterthought to star attraction |
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76 | (2) |
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Drawstring Hat With Pompoms |
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Perky ball trims brighten a young girl's hat |
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Drawstring Bag With Pompoms |
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Knit her a bag she'll love. (She can make the pompoms.) |
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80 | (4) |
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Layette pieces for little ones are cute as can be |
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84 | (4) |
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Learn to sew in zippers on a kid-friendly sweater |
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88 | (4) |
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Feminine frills add charm to a simple A-line top |
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92 | (4) |
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Knitting From the Top Down |
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Adjust fit with ease on a sizzling summer tunic |
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96 | (4) |
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Lining up bands of color on mom-and-son tops |
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100 | (4) |
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A-Line Coat With Chunky Buttons |
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A bulky warmer with matching handmade closures |
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104 | (4) |
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Shoulder seaming made easy on a classic twinset |
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108 | (4) |
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Textural pillows to coordinate with any decor |
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112 | (4) |
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Go for the bold on a texture-rich blanket |
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116 | (2) |
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Simple seed stitch yields big impact |
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118 | (2) |
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Pick a pleasing pattern for this pink-shaded cover |
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120 | (4) |
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Easy two-color knitting yields an intricate-looking result |
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124 | (4) |
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Multicolored Granny-Square Afghan |
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Bold crocheted squares show off your color sense |
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128 | (2) |
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Giant Granny-Square Afghan |
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New to crochet? Try this classic granny-square pattern |
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130 | (2) |
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Three cheery Christmas stockings to knit from one pattern |
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132 | (6) |
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Spruce up your door with a merry felted wreath |
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138 | (4) |
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Deck the halls with handmade holiday cheer |
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142 | (2) |
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What makes a knitter? Mother knows best |
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