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Farewell Candy, Welcome Elias!
Candy, our lovely customer happiness guru, has decided to move on to new projects and will be leaving the KnitFreedom
June 24, 2020
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Knitalongs
FREE Toe-Up Sock Knitalong – June 2020
Our first KnitFreedom knitalong. We will be knitting a pair of worsted-weight toe-up socks, two-at-a-time on Magic Loop. One lucky
May 20, 2020
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Guest Posts
Six Tips for Teaching Kids to Knit at Home
Do you have any kids that are home with you that might like to teach how to knit? Now may
April 9, 2020
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Knitter's Life
How Having a Growth Mindset Can Motivate You In Your Knitting
Researchers have discovered that success depends on hard work and attitude, not on any inborn qualities you may possess. Having
September 27, 2019
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Liat's Story
Welcome, Milo Rafael! Born August 11, 2019
I’d like to share with you the happy news that our son, Milo Rafael Garcia Gat, was born on August
September 4, 2019
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Liat's Story
We’re Expecting! Liat Is Going on Maternity Leave
Wonderful news, dear KnitFreedom readers! It’s been a secret until now, but I’m pregnant! We are due on August 12th,
July 31, 2019
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News
Sign Up for Our Newsletter Again
The KnitFreedom newsletter is back! I’ve updated all the video links, added helpful photos, and revised all the text. To
July 4, 2019
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Advanced Knitting
Best Knit Buttonhole: Tulips Buttonhole by TechKnitter
The Tulips Buttonhole by TechKnitter is a perfectly-formed, sturdy knit buttonhole with even cast-on and bind-off edges. It is so
June 4, 2019
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Bind-Offs
The Best Stretchy Bind-Off for Toe-Up Socks: Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO)
I recommend Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off (JSSBO) for binding off on toe-up socks. It is easy to memorize, easy to
May 19, 2019
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News
New Customer Accounts, Classes, Videos Page, and Site Search are Ready!
Since my customers have been asking for a way to log into their accounts and see their classes easily since
April 3, 2019
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Lace
How to Choose the Very Best Knitting Needles for Lace
For lace knitting, the first and only rule is this: make sure the needles you choose have sharp, tapered tips.
March 29, 2019
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News
ENTER TO WIN Ultimate Bundles Giveaway! Sewing, Knitting and Crochet, Embroidery Prizes and More – Ends November 26th, 2017
This Ultimate Bundles Giveaway has ended. Thank you so much for participating! Keep in touch at <a title="Ultimate Bundles Website"
November 19, 2017
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Our Philosophy
The Five Immutable Laws of Business, Knitting, and Life, According to Liat Gat
Here are seven things I believe in more than anything else. These seven rules have helped me guide my life,
November 15, 2017
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News
I’m Back!
Hello lovely darling followers and blog readers, Liat Gat is back! Yes, that’s right, at long last, after a long,
November 8, 2017
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Heels
What To Do When You Have A High Instep – Tips for Using KnitFreedom’s Faux Heel Flap Toe-Up Sock Pattern
This tip is for sock-knitters who are following my high-instep toe-up sock pattern. It explains how to easily use
June 20, 2017
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News
Liat Gat Takes Hiatus
Dear readers, I have to take a leave of absence from KnitFreedom due to a family emergency. The upcoming lace
May 19, 2015
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News
Enter to win a $250 Gift Certificate to Signature Needle Arts
Signature Needles are my favorite straight needles and the official straight needle of KnitFreedom. This $250 gift certificate giveaway has
May 11, 2015
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Lace
9 Top-Rated Lace-Knitting Projects for Beginners
9 pure beginner lace patterns, featuring Jared Flood designs and more. Easy lace scarves and shawls are perfect for beginning
May 6, 2015
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Lace
4 Characteristics That Make A Lace Pattern Easy Or Hard
When you’re looking at a lace pattern and seeing if you want to knit it, check these 3 things: Is
May 4, 2015
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See Liat Gat Teach and Speak at the 2015 Knitters’ Guild Camp in New South Wales, Australia
I had to cancel my keynote speaking engagement in New South Wales due to a family emergency. Thank you so
May 1, 2015
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My mission is to make you a Knitting Superstar: confident, capable, and proud of every project you finish.
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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