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😰 Why 'Complicated' Knitting Projects Are Simpler Than You Think

"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way golfers love argyle. Sweater Knitting Weekend is 2 Days Away! Get Your FREE Ticket Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration A 3D knitted rabbit made on a...
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πŸ† Our Favorite Yarn for Knitting Sweaters

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal:it is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Nigel Richards loves playing Scrabble. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration πŸ† Our Favorite Yarn for Knitting Sweaters There is no...
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😍 5 of our Favorite Raglan Sweater Patterns

"He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life." β€” Ralph Waldo Emerson Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way the BBC loves talking animals. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 😍 5 of our Favorite Raglan Sweater Patterns Next week is our...
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πŸ€” Should you try to change a sweater pattern to fit you?

β€œIt is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.” – William James Hello there Reader! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Unicorse loves to help at bedtime. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration πŸ€” Should you try to change (or...
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πŸ‘› 5 Knitting Bags To Better Organize Your Projects

β€œWe are all travelers in this journey of life,and we must carry kindness in our baggage!” ― Avijeet Das Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way people love Louis Vuitton bags. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration πŸ‘› 5 Knitting Bags To Better Organize Your Projects A while back...
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πŸ† Which Sweater Construction is Best? Top-down or Bottom-up?

"Let us not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless when facing them." – Rabindranath Tagore Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Chef Amaury Guichon loves giant croissants. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration ↕️ Up or Down? Which Sweater Construction is Best?...
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🧡 Linen: An ancient, forgotten fiber

β€œIf you've got nothing to dance about, find a reason to sing.” ― Melody Carstairs Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Lauren Paley loves singing in stairwells. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 🧡 Linen: An ancient, forgotten fiber The world of yarn can be broken up into...
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πŸͺ¨ Why this knit sweater breaking internet, question?

β€œA good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.” ― Andy Weir, Author of Project Hail Mary Hello there fellow knitter! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way Rocky loves Adrien. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration πŸͺ¨ Why is this sweater breaking the internet, question? Project Hail Mary is the...
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😰 How do you become a Fearless Knitter?

"We grow fearless by walking into our fears." – Robin Sharma Hello there Reader! This is The Yarnist. The daily newsletter that makes you love knitting the same way bugs love lights. Disclaimer: This newsletter may contain sponsored ads and affiliate links.When you buy using them, you support our work here at The Yarnist, as we get a small commission. Knitspiration 😰 What makes you a Fearless Knitter? A while back I did a talk on what it means to be a Fearless Knitter. During a followup Q&A,...
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