English Do You Really Need to Wet Block Your Knits?
Wet blocking isn’t always required—and wasn’t historically necessary in Japan. Learn when it’s needed, when it’s not, and how yarn diversity changed blocking for modern knitters.
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English お役立ち 水通しは必要？しなくてもいい？──昔と今の「糸事情」から考える編み物の仕上げ方
水通しは本当に必要？ これまでスチーム仕上げだけで編んできた方や、SNSで急に話題になって戸惑う方へ。日本と海外の糸事情の違い、工業糸・ハンドダイ糸の増加による背景、水通しが必要な場合／不要な場合をやさしく解説します。ベテランの不安も解消できる、実用的なガイドです。
English Miknits 2023 (Almost) Finished: Ripping Back the Alp Sweater for a Better Fit
A review of my Miknits 2023 “Alp” sweater by Mariko Mikuni (Hobonichi/1101).I thought it was finished—until I had to frog it again due to sizing and gauge issues.Here’s my process of ripping back, blocking, and adjusting the fit.
English How to Block Mohair Knitwear
Learn the correct way to block and finish mohair knitwear, including steaming, pre-soaking, washing, rinsing, and drying. A step-by-step guide for achieving beautiful results with delicate mohair fibers.
English Knitting Pattern Copyright and Terms of Use Explained
Learn the essential do’s and don’ts of knitting copyright: selling knitted items, sharing patterns, unauthorized reproduction, and Japan-specific rules under the Japanese Copyright Act. This article explains key issues in simple English and includes important disclaimers.
長いつぶやき 編み会を主催するならゆるくても“ルール”は決めておこう
編み会で増えている“教えてクレクレ（テイカー）問題”。時間泥棒を防ぎ、安心して参加できる編み会にするために、主催者が決めておくべきルールと、参加者に求めたい基本的なマナーを解説します。
制作記録 「完成」と思っていたあの日はまだ通過点だった——ミクニッツ2023 alpの再挑戦記
Miknitsの「alp」カーディガンを完成させたと思ったら、着てみたら小さい!? 糸割れやサイズ感の見直しを経て、針を1号上げて再挑戦を決めるまでのおバカな制作記録です。
English My Experience Importing Yarn from the U.S.:Zero Customs Duty? A Clear Guide to Japan’s Import Consumption Tax
Learn how to import yarn from the US with zero customs duty. This guide explains Japan’s yarn import tax, shipping costs, and when import consumption tax applies for personal shipments.
English My Malabrigo Order from the U.S. Has Arrived! How Much Was the Import Tax? [Arrival Report]
My Malabrigo yarn order from the U.S. has finally arrived! Here’s a detailed report on how long shipping took, whether import tax was charged, and what the yarn was like when it arrived.
English Why I Ordered Malabrigo Yarn from the U.S. Instead of Buying It in Japan (Part 1)
I could buy Malabrigo yarn in Japan—but I chose to import it from the U.S. Here’s why: real cost breakdown, emotional journey, and lessons learned from one shawl project.