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Today’s video is a how I pick up stitches along the heel of my Gael Sock.

I have taught Professional Finishing workshops for over 20 years and every time I take one I love sharing the joy of picking up stitches. It seems such a little thing but it makes such a big difference, like all little things. It’s the little things that make the most significant differences.

Sometimes the little things are tricky to master but once mastered they are simple and easy. I love picking up stitches because they make the finished hand knit look good.

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