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Why the Nape to Waist Measurement is the Secret to a Perfect Fit (and How to Take It!)

Why the Nape to Waist Measurement is the Secret to a Perfect Fit (and How to Take It!)

Have you ever finished a beautiful cropped sweater, only to find the waist sits awkwardly high or feels a bit too long? We often focus on bust and hip measurements, but there is one ‘secret’ dimension that dictates how a

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 25 February 202613 April 2026 Fitting and altering patterns No Comments Read more

How I Designed It: The Kim Poncho

How I Designed It: The Kim Poncho

This design has a special place in my heart.  It was partly inspired by my favourite hand knitting designer, Kim Hargreaves, because a detail in one of her designs made a huge contribution to the success of this poncho. The

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 11 February 202613 April 2026 Natalie in Stitches No Comments Read more

Why You REALLY need to make a toile

Why You REALLY need to make a toile

“It’s basically making the entire thing twice” OR “I don’t have time” OR It’s a waste of fabric” OR “Can’t I just fix it as I go along?” Any of these familiar?? Quite possibly, I hear you say! If you

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 28 January 202613 April 2026 Natalie in Stitches No Comments Read more

How I Designed It: The Something To Knit Together Collection

The Something to Knit Together Winter Edition is a fabulously cosy confection of knits – and one of my all-time favourite design collaborations. I absolutely loved working with Jen and Jim Arnall-Culliford of A-C Techniques on this knitwear collection back

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 14 January 202613 April 2026 Inside the Stitches No Comments Read more

Knitting Your First Sweater: A Story for Beginner Knitters

Knitting Your First Sweater: A Story for Beginner Knitters

If you’re reading this, I’m guessing that you’re considering making your own clothes – and that knitting your first sweater is one of your goals! I have been teaching people how to knit for several years now, and there are

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 10 December 202513 April 2026 Inside the Stitches No Comments Read more

15 Tips for Beginner Knitters

15 tips for beginner knitters Here’s an example of what I mean by point 15. Of all my tips for beginner knitters, this is probably the biggest one! Textured stitch patterns are not as fancy as you might think For

Natalie Warner | Natalie in Stitches 26 November 202513 April 2026 Inside the Stitches No Comments Read more
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