The Difference Between Knitting Flat and In The Round – The Knitting Times
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Whether you are a beginner or experienced knitter, you will probably have seen knitting patterns described as ‘knit flat’ or ‘knit in the round’ and wondered what the difference is. There is actually a massive difference between knitting flat and in the round. It has an impact on the type of knitting needles that you…
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