Stitch school

PENCIL METHOD Hold the hook like a pencil, in your right hand (if you’re right-handed), about 3-5cm from the hooked end. If your hook has a flat area, you’ll find it comfortable to hold it here. KNIFE

Always measure yourself before you choose a pattern size to cut out. The sizes do vary greatly from pattern to pattern, so it’s always best to measure yourself accurately and then refer to the pattern

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Reading knitting charts is like riding a bike – once you’ve learned, there’s no going back. Many of the patterns we feature in Simply Knitting rely heavily on charts, and recently we have received a f

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