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The slip knot is the start of most of your yarn-craft projects! Whether you are knitting or crocheting…the slip knot is the same but different in the ways. It is the first knot (a stitch) to attach your yarn to the knitting needle or crochet hooks and then begin the next steps.

In our previous blog, we discussed the power of inspirational words in our Mindful Collection. In this blog, we will take a look at the words imprinted on our needles - 2, 2.25, 2.5 and 2.75 mm knitting needles.

Learning to knit faster is a matter of time and practice. Everyone's knitting style is unique. Whether its tension, knitting gauge, the way you wrap your yarn around your fingers or even your choice of knitting needles, a lot is based upon habit.

Knitting is a creative expression of colours, techniques, and designs with your favorite yarn and knitting needles. Arabesque is a pattern of curved lines and shapes. The beautiful designs are based on surface decorations as well as interplay of colours. If you are comfortable with colourwork techniques it becomes simpler to knit Arabesque patterns.

Words are powerful. They carry intent. They have energy and the ability to help, to heal and humble. Positive words impact us deeply, they motivate us and help us to live mindfully.

The whip stitch also called overcast stitch, is a useful stitch to have in your knitting repertoire. This stitch does not need to be knitted by knitting needles but with a darning needle. This stitch is not only used to seam two knitted pieces together but it can also be used to add a decorative edge to a knitted piece.

Washcloths make a great first knitting project for beginners. Advanced knitters too love a quick project, and a knitted washcloth is perfect. Just get your knitting needles and some yarn, leftovers from other projects are fine too, and you have one ready.

Knitting is creative, healing and basically a secret of wellbeing. It is a harmonious relationship between you and your knitting needles.

Lace knitting is an ancient and intricate art. With the right knitting needles and yarn, lace patterns become easy. The basic rule of lace knitting is to create strategically placed holes in the garment you are knitting. From the simplest pattern to the most complex ones, lace knitting looks ethereal.

The starting place for most knitting beginners and a staple in every knitters collection of tools are single-pointed needles. Most knitters learn the craft on a pair of single-point needles.

The granny square is a classic pattern that can be made with any kind of crochet hook. It is often one of the first beginner projects when first learning how to crochet. The basic crochet granny square features in projects from blankets and apparel to accessories like bags and placemats. They add colours and style to any project.

Colour shifting patterns and techniques are everywhere in knitting today. With the right knitting needles and yarn, you can knit any colourwork pattern. Gradient and fades are colour changing techniques in knitting that love beautiful and is quite easy to make.

Neat edges add a beautiful look to your knitting. You feel proud of your labour and the neat project gives you a soothing effect. When we knit scarves, blankets, dishcloths and other projects that have exposed sides, the appearance of those sides can make or break the overall look of the project.

Knitting socks can be a fun project. There are few things that give you as much pleasure to wear as handknit socks. Sock knitting may sound challenging, but with the right set of knitting needles and patience, it is definitely achievable.

Knitting in the round is a basic skill that every knitter must have in their repertoire. With the right knitting needles, you can knit seamless tubes for projects such as socks, hats, sleeves and more. The options to knit in the round are double-pointed needles or circular needles.

Knitting with color is an art and one that, with practice, can be mastered by every knitter who is willing to try. All you need is the right knitting needles and yarn in variety of colors, plus a willingness to learn some new techniques.

Many knitters find charts intimidating, especially beginners. Charts represent stitches with symbols and show how a pattern will look. But, once you learn the language, you may discover that reading charts are easier than following written instructions.

Blocking is an essential step in Mindful knitting. Once you have had a project off your knitting needles after yarn ends have been weaved in you need to block the project. Scarves and blankets are often forgiving if you skipped blocking but sweaters, hats, socks and wearable garments will thank you after they've been blocked.

Every knitter wants great knitting projects. It takes time and lots of practice. You just don’t sit with knitting needles and yarn and have great projects. But, with a few of our tricks, you can start on day one and make great knitting projects.Of course, you will need to be patient and will many times need help from the experts.

Knitting is a language of love, an expression of creativity with knitting needles. No matter where the knitter is on the journey of the craft they need to get familiar with knitting vocabulary. The knitting community is a global, as anyone who is active on the internet, and in particular on social media can join the tribe of makers.