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Why You Shouldn’t Substitute Yarn Weights When Knitting a Sweater
Jessica McDonald 2/5/26 Jessica McDonald 2/5/26

Why You Shouldn’t Substitute Yarn Weights When Knitting a Sweater

Thinking about substituting yarn weights or changing gauge in a sweater pattern? Learn why yarn weight and gauge are critical for proper fit.

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The difference between Woolen spun and Worsted spun yarn
Jessica McDonald 1/31/25 Jessica McDonald 1/31/25

The difference between Woolen spun and Worsted spun yarn

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How to Knit a Cardigan
Jessica McDonald 12/31/24 Jessica McDonald 12/31/24

How to Knit a Cardigan

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How to Knit a Sweater
Jessica McDonald 9/16/24 Jessica McDonald 9/16/24

How to Knit a Sweater

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Superwash vs NonSuperwash yarn
Jessica McDonald 7/5/23 Jessica McDonald 7/5/23

Superwash vs NonSuperwash yarn

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Raglan cardigans don’t have to fall off shoulders
Jessica McDonald 3/16/23 Jessica McDonald 3/16/23

Raglan cardigans don’t have to fall off shoulders

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Tips for Knitting with Unspun Yarn
Jessica McDonald 2/8/23 Jessica McDonald 2/8/23

Tips for Knitting with Unspun Yarn

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Color dominance in colorwork knitting
Jessica McDonald 1/2/23 Jessica McDonald 1/2/23

Color dominance in colorwork knitting

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Sweater Fit Part 4: Choosing the Right Pattern
Jessica McDonald 9/28/22 Jessica McDonald 9/28/22

Sweater Fit Part 4: Choosing the Right Pattern

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Sweater Fit Part 3: Understanding ease and how it affects fit
Jessica McDonald 8/9/22 Jessica McDonald 8/9/22

Sweater Fit Part 3: Understanding ease and how it affects fit

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Adjusting Sleeve Length in a Drop Shoulder Sweater
Jessica McDonald 7/29/22 Jessica McDonald 7/29/22

Adjusting Sleeve Length in a Drop Shoulder Sweater

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Colorwork Resources Directory
Jessica McDonald 7/29/22 Jessica McDonald 7/29/22

Colorwork Resources Directory

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Sweater Fit Part 2: Measuring yourself & reading a schematic
Jessica McDonald 7/26/22 Jessica McDonald 7/26/22

Sweater Fit Part 2: Measuring yourself & reading a schematic

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Sweater Fit Part 1: Guage & Swatching
Jessica McDonald 7/12/22 Jessica McDonald 7/12/22

Sweater Fit Part 1: Guage & Swatching

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Knitting with linen
Jessica McDonald 3/21/22 Jessica McDonald 3/21/22

Knitting with linen

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Blizzard: perfect for your first colorwork
Jessica McDonald 1/25/22 Jessica McDonald 1/25/22

Blizzard: perfect for your first colorwork

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How to choose colors for colorwork knitting
Jessica McDonald 1/18/22 Jessica McDonald 1/18/22

How to choose colors for colorwork knitting

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Hats are fun
Jessica McDonald 1/3/22 Jessica McDonald 1/3/22

Hats are fun

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Christmas stockings
Jessica McDonald 12/13/21 Jessica McDonald 12/13/21

Christmas stockings

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Red Scarf Fundraiser
Jessica McDonald 12/6/21 Jessica McDonald 12/6/21

Red Scarf Fundraiser

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