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The don'ts of knitting - 5 things every knitter should avoid!

Feb 23, 2025 · 208.8K views

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DescriptionA list of common knitting mistakes you should avoid and why they are so important ► Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez Knitting stitch library: https://nimble-needles.com/knitting-techniques-library/ The Principles of Knitting: https://amzn.to/3F17Y97 *Note: As an Amazon affiliate I earn a coMore
A list of common knitting mistakes you should avoid and why they are so important ► Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez Knitting stitch library: https://nimble-needles.com/knitting-techniques-library/ The Principles of Knitting: https://amzn.to/3F17Y97 *Note: As an Amazon affiliate I earn a commission from qualifying purchases This video takes a close look at things every knitter should avoid. Normally, I am totally against tell you what to do and what not to do with your hobby. And in a way, even this video agrees with it. Still, there are a couple of grievous general mistakes that can compromise your knitted projects and most of them are very easy to avoid 0:00 Introduction 0:39 Don't wing complex patterns 1:32 How gauge really works in knitting 8:55 Don't ask others about your preferences 12:29 Don't become trapped in your own preferences 16:57 Don't take short-cuts without knowing what you sacrifice 22:54 How the twist of a yarn influences the project 31:39 Don't let others decide your hobby for you ►Link to my second channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDUgpVfqgFHcFGq-AkhktoQ ► Link to my Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez ►Buy my patterns here: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/norman-schwarze ►Visit my blog for a free knitting school: https://nimble-needles.com/learn-to-knit-for-beginners/ ►Subscribe to my newsletter for a free pattern & regular updates: https://nimble-needles.com/newsletter/

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