Basic knitting relies on two essential stitches: the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Learning these stitches allows knitters to follow most patterns as they are combinations of these techniques.

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Over the years I have acquired a few handwritten sheets containing instructions for knit items. Some are from my mother, others are from my sister. These patterns were handed to me long before copy ...