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Mar 11
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#109 // The real reason your first knitt...

Nadine Medina (The Knitting Mamas)
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In this episode, I break down exactly what to knit first, why that choice matters more than you think, what supplies you actually need (spoiler: not much), and what to expect in those first few days before it starts to feel natural. Because there IS a moment when it clicks. And it's worth the clunky beginning to get there. What You'll Learn Why your first p ... Show More
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