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Jane Burns

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Designer of simply indulgent knitting projects, that are as much fun to knit as they are to wear.

UK Inscrit le Şubat 2010
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instagr.am/p/C3CzC0ERW3G/ When choosing yarn for your intarsia project, have some fun! King Cole, Truffle is a great choice for adding some charm to your project. It knits close to a DK weight yarn, it is possible to substitute standard DK for fluffy Truffle, just pay close atten…
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instagr.am/p/C3ApTBZNo-3/ Bobbins are small devices that hold the yarn for each colour section in intarsia knitting. They help you keep your yarn organized and untangled as you work. There are different types of bobbins. Plastic bobbins: These are the most common and widely avail…
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instagr.am/p/C29y4OtNWEN/ Intarsia creates blocks of colour by changing the yarn colour completely, rather than carrying the unused colour yarn along the inside of the fabric as in stranded knitting. This means you need a separate strand or bobbin of yarn for each colour section …
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instagr.am/p/C27wiD9PPDB/ Do you prefer to work from a chart or line by line instructions when working on an intarsia project? I personally prefer to use a chart, I keep track using a chart minder and cross lines off as I finish them. Follow me for more knitting tips :D Patter…
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instagr.am/p/C25FhSYoI0I/ When it comes to colourwork, especially intarsia, yarn management is key. Over the coming days I’ll be taking a look at various bobbins,their pros and cons. (Hit that follow button so you don’t miss an instalment). Here are some of the most common types…
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instagr.am/p/C22WhJWoqsV/ Freddie wants to Break free, can you help him? Pop a copy of the Freddie Purrcury Cushion knitting pattern into your basket. He wants to Live Forever on your sofa. The Freddie Purrcury Cushion knitting pattern is out now, you can find the pattern on m…
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instagr.am/p/C2sPwWoLGnX/ What is your favourite knitting technique? I find myself constantly designing using intarsia. There is something so satisfying watching the picture come to life in stitches. Tell me what you current knitting obsession is? #janeburnsdesigns #knitting #…
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instagr.am/p/C2kVIAdtln5/ Looking for new and interesting ways to use up that small mountain of self-striping sock yarn? Meet the Bubblicious Socks. These quirky socks are worked by placing a row of stranded bobbles in each striped section of yarn. This pattern is best suited …
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instagr.am/p/C2h63AAtnFu/ How much self-striping sock yarn do you have stashed away? Dare you count it? I can not resist a skein of self- striping sock yarn, especially if it has a co-ordinating mini. I love knitting stripy socks, they seem to knit up so much quicker! #janebur
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instagr.am/p/C0uKPN5RHkS/ Do you have some left over self striping yarn? Silly question particularly if you are sock knitter. Bubble and squeak is a traditional British dish often served the day after Christmas. Made with shallow fried leftover vegetables from a roast dinner. Pot…
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instagr.am/p/C0mT0zFITfg/ Check out these super cute plaid vests! Created in Big Value DK 50, this pattern ranges from 1 year olds to 9 year olds. The pattern is exclusively available in Crochet Now magazine issue 102 on sale now! Big Value Baby DK 50g and Big Value DK 50g are…
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instagr.am/p/C0i7P_YRDwJ/ Did you treat yourself to an yarnie advent calendar this year? I did not, the first of December I was filled with FOMO. Then I remembered I still had all the mini balls of yarn from Opal Advent Calender (from years ago). I am wondering what to do with t…
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