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How to use a braid star
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How to use a braid star

ByMel June 3, 2022January 19, 2024

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ I do not know where and when the origin of the braid star is located. It reminds me very much of a simple variant of the Japanese Kumihimo. The Japanese word Kumihimo stands for braided cord, and that is exactly what can be made with the braid star. To start braiding a cord, you…

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How to use a Lucet (knitting) fork
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How to use a Lucet (knitting) fork

ByMel May 29, 2022January 19, 2024

Klick for English | Deutsch | Nederlands πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ A lucet fork is a tool that was used for making cords. It probably dates back to the time of the Vikings and the Middle Ages. During that time, cords were used on clothing or to hang items from a belt. Today, the lucet fork is still…

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Knitting Basics 2: Knit and Purl
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Knitting Basics 2: Knit and Purl

ByMel October 21, 2021January 19, 2024

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ The following videos show how to work knit and purl stitches. It is shown how to hold the yarn and where to position the thread. The resulting fabric, in particular the position of the purl bumps is shown, which is crucial for the structure of the knitted fabric (garter and stockinette). At the end…

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Knitting Basics 1: Cast On
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Knitting Basics 1: Cast On

ByMel October 18, 2021January 19, 2024

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ This following video is showing how to do a long tail cast on for continental knitting. It is starting with how to hold the thread. It is continuing with the cast on of stitches starting with and without a slip knot. The video has NO AUDIO and NO SUBTILE on purpose. This is making…

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      • BFL DK
      • Pure Merino Mini – DK
      • Pure Merino Sport
      • Pure Merino 4-ply
      • Fine Merino Single
      • Rooted Merino
      • Rustic Sock
      • Feather
    • Color Inspiration
    • Dyeing Process
    • Discover yarns …
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