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    Knitting Tips

    Pattern abbreviations and what they mean

    Posted on January 30, 2017 by Morehouse Farm

    alt alternate (every other) beg beginning c cable cc contrasting color cont continue cr cross dpn double-pointed needle(s) dec decrease inc increase k knit k 1b knit 1 below k […]

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    Pattern Stitches

    Posted on January 30, 2017 by Morehouse Farm

    How to slip stitches Whenever a pattern calls for a slipped stitch (abbreviated slst), transfer stitch by holding left and right needle parallel and transferring next stitch on left needle […]

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    Knitting with variegated yarns

    Posted on January 30, 2017 by Morehouse Farm

    The uniqueness of hand painted variegated yarns poses a challenge to knitters: each skein might be slightly—and sometimes not so subtly—different. The skein may contain the same color scheme, but […]

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    Knitting with lace yarn

    Posted on January 30, 2017May 25, 2017 by Morehouse Farm

    Here are some pointers to successfully knit with lace yarn: If you are knitting a loose shawl (with large needles or a in pattern that’s very lacy and open), begin […]

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    How to make a perfect pompom

    Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 by Morehouse Farm
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    How to pick up stitches around armhole and neckline

    Posted on January 30, 2017May 4, 2017 by Morehouse Farm

    Please note: the following instructions apply to our patterns using Morehouse Merino Yarn. You may have to change the instructions if you are working from your own pattern or are […]

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    How to knit in the round

    Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 by Morehouse Farm

    Knitting in the round creates a seamless tube—the perfect structure for socks, mittens, hats and even sweaters (at least up to the armhole). For socks, we start at the cuff […]

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    How to knit stripes and how to knit with more than one yarn color

    Posted on January 30, 2017 by Morehouse Farm

    Answers to some commonly asked questions: Do I break the yarn off every time I switch colors? No, you don’t. When you are finished with color A, leave it idle. […]

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    How to wind a skein into a ball

    Posted on January 30, 2017 by Morehouse Farm

    Knitting yarn comes in several shapes: on cones, wound into balls or as skeins (also called hanks). Skeins or hanks of yarn need to be wound into balls before knitting […]

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    Welcome to Our New Website!

    Posted on January 12, 2017January 12, 2017 by Morehouse Farm
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    Welcome to our new website! Morehouse Farm is located in the Hudson River Valley in New York State. It began in 1983 with the purchase of the Champion Merino sheep […]

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