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Barbara Prime
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Tip: Bunimal Mods
Mods for the Bunimals pattern. Alter the pattern to make a seal, fox, squirrel, chick, panda, koala, dog, or axolotl.
Barbara Prime
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Free Pattern: Wee Panda
My Wee Woodland Wuzzies pattern has long been a favourite, because all those tiny animals are so fun to knit, gift, and then play with....
Barbara Prime
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Tutorial: Pug Nose
When I wrote the Pug pattern, I couldn't think of a better way to describe how to shape the nose, other than "fold it up between the eyes...
Barbara Prime
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Tutorial: more seam and toy finishing techniques
Photo tutorial showing how to sew and finish a knitted toy leg.
Barbara Prime
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Tip: Sleepy Puppy
One of the most popular toys I've ever made was the Sleepy Puppy. Many people have asked for a specific pattern for this toy, but the truth
Barbara Prime
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Mystery Knit-Along 2021
Announcing a mystery knit-along event starting on April 8! Would you enjoy knitting a brand-new Fuzzy Mitten design, along with a group...
Barbara Prime
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Free Pattern: Spring Chick
Is it getting a bit warmer, and a bit greener, where you live? There's still plenty of snow where I am, but the temperature is above...
Barbara Prime
4 min read
Tutorial: Intarsia
Intarsia is a knitting technique that creates blocks of colour within a piece of knitted fabric. While it may look like an advanced...
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