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Learn How to Crochet & Knit Twisted Scrubbie (Scrubbies, Scrubbers, Tawashi, Chinese Knot Knots) Donna Wolfe from Naztazia demonstrates how to both crochet and knit a twisted scrubbie based upon a chinese knot.

Tying a knot may seem like a simple skill to master, but the Magic No-Ends Knot Video Tutorial will teach you how to tie a special type of knot that does not have any ends. This type of knot is perfect for a wide range of free knitting patterns. When it comes to working with yarn, it is incredibly important to be able to tie a secure knot as quickly as possible. This step-by-step video will teach you everything you need to know about this super helpful knot tying technique.

Learn how to weave in your loose ends forever. Works on all animal fiber yarns but also on silk and even on synthetic fibers.

Get Rid of Ends in 2 steps- Learn to Bury in Ends.

This is NOT just for intarsia and it is NOT just for needle knitting, this will work with crochet or loom knitting or arm knitting as well. Use the seam of your project to bury in the end.

This technique is not only good for intarsia but for all your finishing. Now learn how to finish your work perfectly.

Exploring the difference between wire knitting and wire (single) crochet. Good pictures, good explanations.

Useful diagram for what to measure when designing fingerless gloves. Some of these measurements aren't needed - they could be calculated from the others - but it is still useful to note.

Knitting with scales, the loom-knitting method. This method will probably work for crochet as well. The secret is: knit the item first, then add the scales by doing scale-maille while linking the scales to the knitting as well as each other.

Design for a four-panel square/round bag. While the instructions are for knitting, this could easily be done in crochet or tunisian crochet instead. Nifty idea.