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Always make sure to measure yourself before you choose a pattern size, as sizing can vary greatly from pattern to pattern, then you can compare your measurements to the pattern’s size chart. Measure y

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

A common error when reading a chart is counting the ‘no stitch’ squares when adding up stitches in a row. When a pattern increases in later rows, grey boxes are often used to keep the chart neat; thes

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So you want to make your own knitwear, but you’re not a knitter – where do you begin? With the fabric, of course. These days there’s a wide range of pre-knitted fabrics available in the shops, from in

Crochet a vibrant sleeve to protect your next good read