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Guides October 24, 2026

How to knit matching self-striping socks

Want to produce two identical socks when you knit with a self-striping colourway? Faye Perriam-Reed shows us how

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How to work a two-colour cast-on

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How to work Vikkel braids

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How to pick up stitches

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How to work afterthought buttonholes

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Finished knit doesn’t fit? Here’s how to make a sweater bigger

Rib stitch beginner’s guide plus 24 stitch patterns to try!

How to cable knit: beginner’s guide and 24 cable stitch patterns

Yarn weight conversion chart and beginner’s guide

130+ knitting stitches for beginners and beyond

How to knit

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How to work a long-tail tubular cast-on

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Ultimate guide to steeking

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A guide to provisional cast-ons

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How to add zips to your handknits

How to crochet

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How to block crochet

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How to fasten off crochet and weave in ends

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How to crochet a triangle

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Crochet abbreviations and UK to US crochet terms