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Knitting the Preemie Hat Circularly :: Converting rows to rounds

Posted on February 24, 2013 by jackiees

Michelle M asked: Can this hat be knit in the round, or does the lace pattern itself require it to be knit flat? As far as I know, any lace pattern can probably be converted from flat into round (and vice … Continue reading →

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Seaming the Preemie Hat

Posted on February 20, 2013 by jackiees

The seam of the 2-Needle Preemie Hat will be disguised as another column of herringbone stitches. While knitting the hat, we laid the preliminary groundwork for the edges of a herringbone column by working the ptw and ktw selvedges. Note in … Continue reading →

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Handmade Baby Item Donations listing

Posted on February 20, 2013 by jackiees

Thank you members of February’s preemie hat knit-along for sharing suggestions on finding good places to donate handmade baby items. The Handmade Baby Item Donations listing is now available under the Member Services menu. If you have additional suggestions for … Continue reading →

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Knitting the Crown of the Preemie Hat

Posted on February 14, 2013 by jackiees

Knitting the crown of the Seemingly Seamless 2-Needle Preemie Hat is pretty straight forward. I have a couple of tips to share that you might not have come across before, though.

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Printer Friendly Option

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jackiees

Richard wrote: I hate to have to get up and go back online to view the item I’m working on so I will know for sure that I am knitting it properly. My computer chair is not all that comfortable … Continue reading →

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Tips and Techniques for Part 1 of the 2-Needle Preemie Hat

Posted on February 7, 2013 by jackiees

I hope you are enjoying the tiny 2-Needle Preemie Hat so far. Before proceeding to Part 2, I want to point out some tips and techniques related to Part 1. Cast on loosely I want to re-emphasize the importance of … Continue reading →

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Pointers and Tips about Elasticity

Posted on February 3, 2013 by jackiees

DonnaK wrote: “Love this preemie hat – so elastic  and pretty – thank you.  Can’t wait for next part.” Donna has made a good point as we begin the little preemie hat that is this month’s BOBBOL project for February. … Continue reading →

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