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This is the place for newbie knitters to ask knitting questions and where experienced knitters can give knitting help.

I am regularly e-mailed with all sorts of knitting problems but I am unable to answer most of the questions because I am still a novice knitter myself!

Have a look at the current questions and please answer any if you can :) by clicking here.

Hopefully this knitting community will bring together those who are keen to learn with those who have the expertise to help them.

If you don't find the answer to your questions here, remember that there are plenty of great knitting forums out there where I am sure you will find the answer you need.

Don't forget that you can find some basic knitting help here and you can find answers to some frequently answered questions here

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connecting finished squares?  starstarstarstarstar
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Trellis stitch over 58 stitches.

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