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Here’s to the Twenty-Something Knitters
Instead of the usual Sue, this is her daughter, Carrie, “guest starring” for this week’s post sharing my story as a virtual student trudging through the COVID-19 crisis with the help of some old hobbies. Driving home from school almost two months ago to continue my biochemistry studies from home, I contemplated what in the world I would do with all this newfound time on my hands. Feeling anxious about what was to come of society, I transitioned to online classes, indulged in baking, at home workouts, and some cleaning projects. Online learning isn't very fulfilling or engaging because there's no meaningful face-to-face interactions...
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Blocking 101
We're expecting a nice batch of new hand knit sweaters to be finished this month, thanks to "Bang Out A Sweater"knitalong. For some it will be that milestone FIRST SWEATER!!! The final and finishing touch for sweaters is blocking, which serves to even out stitches and shape the sweater into proper measurements. You may have heard "that shit will block right out", and we find it to be true! And so we give our tried and true blocking tips: 1) Soak your sweater with no-rinse wool wash, such as Soak or Eucalan. You can leave it in this bath for...
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