Need for speed – How to knit faster Speed knitting isn’t for everyone. Some of us knit just for the joy and calm of the repetitive movement, the softness of the yarn and our wellbeing. That’s wonderful, keep it up, fellow knitters! And then the ...
Knitting backward
How to knit stockinette stitch without purling? There are a lot of different techniques to try in knitting. Some you’ll love, and, some you’ll, well, not love that much … For me, it is the purl stitch. I really don’t like to purl! My purl rows alw ...
No purl garter stitch in the round
Can you knit garter stitch in the round without purling? Yes, you can knit the garter stitch in the round, and even without having to do the purling part. I have done some reading, I have spent some time trying out the things I read and now I’m re ...
How to pick yarn for my knitting project?
How to pick yarn for my knitting project? There are a lot of yarn fibers, I mean it’s a jungle out there, so how are you supposed to know what kind of fiber or fiber blends to pick for your project? Well, that really is the million dollar ...
Alpaca yarn – 14 facts you didn’t know!
14 facts about alpacas and alpaca yarn The alpaca really is a cutie. I mean, look at this adorable face …! It's fiber is one of the silkiest and most versatile fibers found in nature. The fleece can be spun into alpaca yarn , fabulous fo ...
Merino Wool – The Knitters best friend
The Secret to why merino wool is the Knitters best friend Why is the merino wool the Knitters best friend? Because yarn spun of merino wool is wonderful to knit in! It’s soft and easy flowing on the needles. It’s light and elastic and makes each s ...
Measuring gauge
How to measure gauge in knitting Gauge, or tension, is a very important measurement in knitting. The gauge is determined by how many stitches and rows the yarn get you to 4 inch or 10 centimeters, depending on which length system you use. ...
Knit Fast – Die Warm free coloring pages
Knit Fast – Die Warm Knit Fast – Die Warm, I love this quote and I thought it would be perfect for a coloring page. In fact, I like it so much I made two :) Double menings I love the fact that it's a saying with double meanings. If you knit ...
Keep Calm and Count Sheep
Keep Calm and Count Sheep – Free Quote Coloring Page I love to knit, so naturally, I love yarn, and I prefer my yarn to be made out of wool. And the wool is produced by sheep. So ”Keep Calm and Count Sheep” comes easily to mind. Another thing I ...
Smooth stockinette stitch
Smooth stockinette – how to fix uneven knitting stitches Is your knitting turning out a bit uneven or bumpy? Don’t worry, it happens to us all. And it’s not just a newbie thing! It’s frustrating when you spent a lot of time working on a proj ...