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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1h

How to knit in the round with DPNs: here's a tutorial showing you how to knit with double pointed needles. 🧶
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#knitting #knittingandcrochet

how to knit in the round with DPNs. Knitting tutorial for beginners. How to knit in the round. Image shows a ball of yarn and a set of double pointed needles.

Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3h

How to get started with crochet: A beginner's guide! 🧶
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#crochet #knittingandcrochet

image shows a crochet bath puff. It is made out of cotton yarn. These are simple crochet projects for a beginner.

Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 5h

Any newbie knitters out there? Maybe you've been rummaging through vintage knitting patterns recently? Do you need a quick and handy size conversion chart for your knitting needles? Here's one! 🧶
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#knitting #knitsky #crochetandknitting

Knitting needle sizes old and new. How to read vintage knitting patterns. Image shows knitting needles and some yarn. This is a blog post showing you how to convert knitting needle sizes when using vintage patterns, or patterns that call for metric needles or imperial needles.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 16h

How to knit a simple, garter stitch ear wamer for autumn and winter!
#knitting #knittingandcrochet 🧶
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knit a simple headband with garter stitch. Wortsed weight accessory pattern. Image shows a pink ear warmer on a woman's head.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 18h

Dirty knitting secret 😄 love it.
I think it's because it's just not fun, is it?
Casting on and getting going is fun!

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 22h

How to graft the toe of your knitted socks. Also known as kitchener stitch, this really simple grafting method is so handy to know! Here's a step by step tutorial with photos.
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#knitting #knittingandcrochet

How to graft sock toes. Kitchener stitch tutorial. Image shows a pair of finished socks that have been grafted.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

If you're wanting to learn more about knitting a sock but the thought of an adult sock intimidates you, try the advent mini socks! This quick and simple sock will use up scrap yarn and teach you the basics of sock knitting.
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#knitsky #knitting

free sock knitting pattern for mini socks. Knit socks. Free sock knitting. Image shows a mini socks made using scrap yarn.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

If you’ve ever asked yourself, ‘What to get a crocheter for Christmas?’ or ‘What can I buy as a gift for a knitter?’ the answer could well be a great knitting or crochet bag! Blog post here:
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#knittingandcrochet #crochet #knitting #knitsky

What to buy for a knitter or crocheter. Gift bag guide. The image shows two knitting project bags and text saying that this is a blog post showing you what makes a great gift for knitters.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

What is Cygnet Boho yarn and why is it all the rage? Find out in the blog! 🧶
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#knitting #knittingandcrochet #crochet

All you need to know about Cygnet boho spirit yarn. This image shows 4 colourways of this popular worsted yarn.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

Great reasons to swatch for your next project:
🧶 See if yarn is thin or thick.
🧶 check if you're using the right needle size.
🧶 see how the yarn looks when knitted up.
🧶Estimate how much you need.
🧶See how the yarn washes.
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#crochet #knitting #knitsky

Reasons to swatch. Knitting and crochet tutorials

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

The Breeze Crochet Cardigan. Simple V stitch crochet cardigan in worsted weight yarn. This is a free cardigan pattern for the crochet enthusiasts! It's one of my favourites, and it's perfect for the chillier months. #crochet 🧶

The Breeze Crochet Cardigan. Simple V stitch crochet cardigan in worsted weight yarn.

V stitch crochet cardigan pattern. Breeze is a simple crochet sweater design using crochet v stitch. Crochet sweater patterns free.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

The Flock Socks are effortlessly pretty, featuring a combination of slip stitches for the 'flock of birds' effect. I knit mine with Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland 4ply. This is a free sock knitting pattern available on my blog. #knittingandcrochet 🧶
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picture shows the title flock socks knitting pattern. The image is of a pair of socks. This image is for the blog post about a free sock pattern.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 1d

Thinking of what to crochet for gifts, or thinking of what gifts you can give someone who loves to crochet? I've got you covered with the Cuddle and Play cat blanket kits. So cute! Head to the blog to find out why we love them so much #crochet
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cuddle and play cat blanket kit. Image shows the crochet cats.

cuddle and play cat blanket kit. Image shows the crochet cats being cuddled by a little girl.

the crochet cats in the image are grey tabby, black and white and ginger tabby. They are three of the colours available in the crochet cuddle and play cat kits.

This is a pink crochet cat from the cuddle and play crochet kit.

Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 2d

Here's some more granny square inspiration for autumn! Why you should try the granny square: germandercottagecrafts.com/why-you-shou...
#knittingandcrochet #crochet 🧶

This is an image of a granny square crochet blanket. The blog post is about granny squares and why you should try them.

Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 2d

Have you ever tried to combine knitting with crochet? With the Jewel hat, you can knit the brim and crochet the rest of the hat! This is an excellent free pattern for knitters who want to have a go at crochet. It's free to have a go!
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Patterns that combine knitting with crochet: the Jewel Hat Pattern - Germander Cottage Crafts | Knitting Patterns | Crochet Patterns | Tutorials

Crochet beanie hat with knit brim. Patterns that combine knitting with crochet. Simple granny stitch hat pattern.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 2d

Here's my run down of the best granny square yarns out there right now. The brands featured are in the UK, but some may do international shipping. Check it out! 🧶
#crochet #crochetandknitting #yarn
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the best yarns to crochet with for granny squares right now.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 2d

How to create crochet fabric that drapes beautifully. If you're new to crochet, you may wonder why it appears stiff! I can help you work that out in my blog post here.
#knittingandcrochet #crochet
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how to create crochet fabric that drapes. This is an image of a crochet shawl.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 2d

When my friend comes over to watch horror films with me (my husband only likes some horror) I bake cookies.
They're just going to be winking at me all day. #baking

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

The andalusian stitch socks are perfect for those of us looking to knit some texture without the fuss. This super simple sock knitting pattern is available for free at germandercottagecrafts.com/andalusian-s...
#knittingandcrochet #knitting

this is a photograph of some textured socks knit using 4ply yarn. They are called the andalusian socks and they are available with a free pattern.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 3d

How to knit flat with circular needles: germandercottagecrafts.com/knitting-fla...
Discover the benefits of knitting flat with circular needles.
#knitting #knittingandcrochet

Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 4d

It should be taking you to the blog post featuring the pattern. Try this one:
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Everyday basic DK sock knitting pattern.

Knit this free basic DK socks from the cuff down. free knitting pattern for simple DK socks. Sock knitting pattern for DK yarn. Boot socks DK.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 4d

Here's a free pattern for crochet beginners showing you how to crochet a circle. This is a really simple introductory pattern and it's free to read.
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#crochet #croochetbeginner #learntocrochet

image shows three house plants with crochet circle mats.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 4d

Where are you supposed to put your crochet hook when you're reading patterns? Find out here germandercottagecrafts.com/where-to-put...
#crochet #crochetbeginner 🧶

image shows two balls of yarn and a crochet hook. This image accompanies a blog post showing you how to crochet and read a pattern.

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RaggaMog (Morri-Arty) @raggamog.bsky.social · 4d

Today's WIP. It's almost finished - there's still some work to do on the feathers and branch.

#WipArt #WorkInProgress #Robin #BirdsOfBluesky #MHHSBD

A work in progress of a robin redbreast. Created using acrylic paints on A3 board.

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Hanna Gough @germandercc.bsky.social · 4d

Here's a free knitting pattern for some simple, cuff-down DK boot socks.
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#socktober #sockknitting #knitsky

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