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I still remember the first time I tried to read a crochet chart or diagram – it was like staring at a foreign language. As a former librarian and now…

I still remember the first time I encountered the confusing world of US vs UK crochet terms. I was working on a beautiful lace shawl pattern, and I couldn’t understand…

I still remember the first time I tried to add fringe to a handmade bag – it was a disaster! I had heard that learning how to add fringe or…

I still remember the first time I encountered what is blocking and why is it important in my knitting journey. A fellow crafter told me that blocking was some kind…

I still remember the first time I tried to seam a knitting project using the mattress stitch – it was a disaster. I had heard that it was a simple…

I still remember the first time I tried to weave in my ends neatly – it was a disaster. I had spent hours knitting a beautiful scarf, but the finishing…

I still remember the first time I stumbled upon the concept of Lucid Dreaming Induction. I was skeptical, to say the least, as many of the resources I found seemed…

I still remember the first time I tried how to use a lifeline in my knitting – it was a game-changer. I was working on a intricate lace pattern, and…

I still remember the first time I encountered the term what is frogging in knitting. I was a novice knitter, eager to learn the ropes, but frustrated by the lack…

I still remember the first time I tried to tink (un-knit) a stitch – it was a frustrating experience, to say the least. The common myth that it’s a complicated…