Sweaters
How to Successfully Finish a New, Difficult Pattern
What’s the best way to make sure you are actually going to be able to knit your sweater or any
November 7, 2020
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Sweaters
As Promised: My First Disastrous Sweater
My first sweater was an ill-chosen pattern knitted in a bland color. Heavy steeked seams and holes that appeared in
November 6, 2020
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Sweaters
Tips for Getting Your Sweater to Fit and Look Good
We already discussed ease and choosing the size and shape of sweater that’s right for you. Now, to make sure
November 5, 2020
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Sweaters
An “Ease-y” Way to Get Your Sweater Just Right
A very important thing to understand about getting your sweater the right size is the concept of ease, which is
November 4, 2020
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Sweaters
Tips for Knitting Your First Sweater – Lessons Learned from a Sweater Horror Story
Since at this point in your knitting journey you might be contemplating knitting your first sweater or “real” garment, here’s
November 3, 2020
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Felted Slippers
Shop Now! Felted Slippers Class + FREE Knitalong
Shop Now! Felted Slippers Class + FREE Knitalong. Knit an easy and adorable pair of Felted Slippers in this step-by-step
October 27, 2020
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Felted Slippers
2020 – The Year of the Slipper
I don’t know about y’all, but 2020 for me has been the year of the slipper. Now that I spend
October 25, 2020
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Yarn
How to Calculate How Many Yards of Leftover Yarn You Have
Have some leftover yarn and a kitchen scale? Here’s a helpful guide showing how to calculate how many yards of
October 24, 2020
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Felted Slippers
Correction: Yardage Info for Felted Slippers
The yardage posted in version 1.1 of our Felted Slipper pattern was calculated for only one slipper, not two!
October 23, 2020
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Felted Slippers
Clarification: You Do Not Need to Use Signature Needles On Our Felted Slippers Project
I’ve heard from some students that they are looking for Signature needles for the Felted Slippers project. Just to clarify,
October 22, 2020
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Felted Slippers
Peek Inside The Felted Slippers Class
In response to our last post, many of you said that felted slippers sounds like a perfect project for
October 21, 2020
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Community
New Subscribers – Come Say Hi!
Welcome to KnitFreedom! If you’ve just signed up, you’ve got wonderful things in store. Download your free patterns, get your
October 21, 2020
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Felted Slippers
New Video Class Coming Soon! Felted Slippers
I’m putting the finishing touches on a BRAND NEW VIDEO CLASS for you! It’s called “Easy Norwegian Felted Slippers,” and
October 14, 2020
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Liat's Story
My Backstory – How I Got Started As a Video Knitting Instructor
I credit knitting with saving my life, as it was the instigator for getting me out of eating disorder treatment
October 12, 2020
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News
Introducing Mary Claire Phillips, KnitFreedom’s New Knitting Expert
I’m so excited to introduce to you the newest member of our family, Mary Claire Phillips. Texan expat and resident
September 14, 2020
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Our Philosophy
Our Mission: To Help Retirees Become Knitting Superstars
KnitFreedom was created with one goal in mind: Help knitters over the age of 65 become Knitting Superstars. Why focus
August 26, 2020
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Continental Knitting
Is Now a Good Time to Learn Continental Knitting?
A Knitfreedom student recently asked, “Hi Liat, I’m still doing what I learned as a child 60+ years ago :),
August 10, 2020
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News
Slew Of New Videos Plus Knitting Topics Pages
This month I’ve created 7 new videos based on readers’ questions. Use these to hone your Magic Loop and Toe-Up
July 29, 2020
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Beginner Knitting
Common Beginner Mistake: Forgetting to Move Your Yarn
Recently, a beginning knitter wrote me asking about the confusing mess of yarn on her stitches. Simply put, she had
July 20, 2020
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Liat's Story
Lifelong Learning And A Move to Mexico
It’s been so long since I shared something personal (apart from my surprise “I’m-married-and-having-a-baby” post) that I realize it’s time
July 13, 2020
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Here’s how:
40+ free beginner patterns to master foundational techniques
500+ step-by-step videos (students say they’re the clearest on the web)
Individual support — I answer your knitting questions within 24 hours
Explore all my classes → Unlock everything with Membership → Meet knitters just like you →When I’m not knitting, I’m geeking out designing task management systems in FileMaker (yes, really!). I’m so glad you’re here — welcome to KnitFreedom!
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