Silly Monkey

Spotted a long gap in your knitting and panicked a little? 😅
That’s called a dropped stitch—and it happens to every knitter, especially beginners.

The good news? 🙌
Dropped stitches look scary, but they’re actually one of the easiest knitting mistakes to fix once you know how.

In my latest blog, I explain:
✔️ What a dropped stitch is
✔️ Why stitches fall off the needle
✔️ How to fix a dropped stitch step by step
✔️ Simple tips to prevent it next time

If knitting has ever made you think “I ruined it”… this post is for you 💛
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🧶 Winter Yarn Problems Are Real! ❄️
If your yarn has been acting weird lately… you’re not imagining it.

Dry air, indoor heating, and cold temps can make yarn:
✨ Static-filled
✨ Tangled
✨ Brittle or breakable
✨ Prone to pilling
✨ Slow to dry after blocking
✨ Even musty in storage!

Winter affects fibers just like it affects our skin and hands — and understanding why makes fixing it so much easier.

Want to know all 10 winter yarn problems and how to fix them?
👉 Read the full blog at www.sillymonkey.us
(link in bio).

Stay cozy, stay creative, and keep your yarn happy this winter! 💙❄️🧵

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