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Projects That Teach Without Punishing You
By Jimmy Beans

Projects That Teach Without Punishing You

Affordable, forgiving projects that make learning stick. If you’re trying something new (cables, lace, mittens, or even your first garment) you don’t need a project that demands perfection.  What you want is a project that:  Reinforces a skill wi...

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Yarn That Wants You to Learn
By Laura Zander

Yarn That Wants You to Learn

Five techniques, smart yarn choices, and why they matter  Learning a new knitting skill is hard enough. Your yarn shouldn’t make it harder.  One of the biggest reasons knitters stall out on new techniques (like cables, lace, socks, colorwork, even...

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The Projects That Are Keeping Me Present Right Now
By Laura Zander

The Projects That Are Keeping Me Present Right Now

March always does this to me.  The days start to stretch a little. The noise of the world doesn’t quiet down — but my tolerance for it changes. I find myself reaching for projects that help me slow my breathing, focus my hands, and stay where I am...

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