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Tips for Releasing the Temporary Crochet Chain of a Provisional Cast On

Posted on September 28, 2012 by jackiees

After you have made your strip of lace long enough for this month’s project, Lace-Edged Doily, the temporary crochet chain of the provisional cast on used to start the lace edging can be removed as the first step of preparing for the invisible join.

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5 Tips for Selecting a Perfect Waste Thread

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jackiees

Waste thread  – (in knitting) a temporary thread that will be removed later Although the term “waste thread” is widely accepted in knitting instructions, I feel it is somewhat a misnomer. To me it implies something that has no value. I … Continue reading →

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