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Advanced two-end knitting (tvaandsstickning) in colour with Karin Kahnlund

New charity aims to support local knitting community

8 October 2025

A person wearing a light grey sweater is knitting a purple and white patterned item while sitting next to a window, with empty chairs visible beside them.

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Advanced two-end knitting (tvaandsstickning) in colour with Karin Kahnlund

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