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How to Size and Shape a Neck for a Garment

Design the perfectly sized and shaped neckline for your sweater, top or dress by following these tips and guidelines.

How to, Tutorial, Research, ExperienceMargaret HolzmannFebruary 6, 2020neck size, body measurement, neck measurement, neck circumference, neck design, neck shapes Comments

Writing Knitting Patterns

Get a free Knitting Pattern Template and Style Guide and tailor it to your own needs. Learn how to use standard computer tools to increase productivity and accuracy.

Experience, Free Download, How to, TutorialMargaret HolzmannOctober 5, 2019pattern writing, knitting pattern, style guide, technical editor, knitting gauge, knitting abbreviations, illustrations, knitting chart, knitting yarn, knitter supplies, knitting calculations, how toComment

Getting Yarn Support for a Knitting Pattern:

Learn how to write a yarn support request. See an example proposal and how to determine the amount of yarn to request. This process was used to get yarn support for 30 large knitted blankets for the book I am working on.

Experience, How to, TutorialMargaret HolzmannOctober 3, 2019Yarn Support Proposa, Yarn Support Request, Yarn, Free Yarn, Knit design, knitting pattern, knitting, knit, calculating yarn amount, knitting calculations, yarn calculations, yardage, color selection, yarn color Comments

How to Pick up and Knit on Garter Stitch

Learn how to pick up and knit from the edges of your knitting. This tutorial explains how to create beautiful joins in garter stitch.

How to, TutorialMargaret HolzmannAugust 24, 2019pu&k, pu & k, pick up & knit, pick up and knit, picking up stitches, garter stitch, bump, evenly, edge, pick up, how to, neat, tidy, best, method, technique, tutorialComment