Technique: how to knit into the rows below Learn how to use the Knit Below technique with slow and clear video and written instructions. This knitting technique appears in written knitting patterns in abbreviations like K1B. K1B stands for knit one below, meaning “knit one in the row below”. It’s also common to knit in … Read more
How to knit: Basic sock formula Want to learn how to knit a pair of socks in any yarn and size without a pattern? Then you’ve come to the right blog post! 🙂 Note: This post doesn’t contain a knitting pattern, instead it’s a tutorial on how to use a formula to knit a basic … Read more
Adorable baby blanket crochet kits Baby blankets are fun to crochet! But it can be hard to know how much yarn is needed or which colors to use. That’s why crochet kits are so popular! When you buy a crochet kit you know that the colors are carefully picked out to match and that you … Read more
The cutest animal hats with ears Baby hats with ears. Could there be anything cuter?! I don’t think so! Baby hats are fast, fun, and easy projects that you can finish in no time. They are also perfect as gifts for baby showers, Christmas, or visiting new parents. But animal hats aren’t just for babies! … Read more
How to knit broken seed stitch flat Broken seed stitch is a beautiful and fun stitch, particularly in two colors. It’s often used in sock patterns because it’s so easy to knit in the round. To knit the two-color broken seed stitch flat on the other hand can seem a little confusing as the colors … Read more
How to make a neat join in the round A jog often appears when the cast on stitches is joined for knitting in the round. If the cast on edge is visible that jog can be a bit irritating. Let’s take a look at how we can make a neater join in the round, one … Read more
11 Comfy cardigan knitting kits Buying a cardigan knitting kit is a great way to avoid trouble and guestimating when working on your next comfy sweater. Issues like finding the right yarn, estimating how much yarn you will need, figuring out if the yarn will drape the right way, etc are effectively removed from the … Read more
Double stranded knitting with two colors: Marling If you have mastered casting on stitches, making knit stitches, and binding off you’re ready for marling! And if you haven’t yet learned those things it’s time to let this fun technique inspire you. These are the blog posts (with videos) you need to get going 🙂 Long … Read more
How to make a secure and slick join Russian join is a technique for joining two strands of yarn before knitting them instead of weaving in the ends afterward. And the best thing is that’s it’s secure and almost invisible! I know many knitters and crocheters dislike to weave in the ends after knitting a … Read more
How long is a long tail? The long tail cast on is an easy and quick one that many knitters like. But the question about how long the yarn tail needs to be is one that’s asked over and over again. And the solutions are many… here are 5 tips for how you can calculate … Read more
