How to knit a diagonal square (aka a corner to corner square) Knitting a diagonal square (from corner to corner) is a basic knitting technique that’s good to know. It’s a favorite technique of mine and I often use it for dishcloths (I only use my handknit dishcloths from recycled cotton) but also for knitting … Read more
6 tips for tightening your knitting tension When it comes to knitting tension, it’s best to go for something in the middle of the scale. When you have good tension, it’s easier to knit, and the fabric you produce will look nice and even. Too tight tension makes it tiresome to knit, puts a strain … Read more
Loose knitting stitches and what to do about them Sometimes one or two knitting stitches get a little (or sometimes much!) too loose and it may feel a bit challenging when it happens… but do not despair! Enlarged knitting stitches happen and are easy to fix! A loose knitting stitch is caused by too much … Read more
No-purl rib: How to knit ribbing without a single purl stitch! What?! Can you knit ribbing without purling? Is it true? Eureka! That’s kinda what happened in my head when I realized that there’s a way to knit no-purl rib … If you’ve been hanging around on the site for a bit it’s likely that … Read more
How to knit a Scalloped Cast-on Edge The scalloped edge adds a fun detail to your knitting project! It can be used as a hem on a top or maybe to add a pretty wavy edge to a knitted tea towel. This edge is knitted over one row immediately after casting on. So, the first … Read more
How to knit a neat and tidy ribbing! If you struggle to knit a neat and tidy ribbing it may be yarn tension that’s causing you problems. Tension is crucial in knitting and many issues that may occur depends on it. Untidy ribbing is one of them. So, to make a neat ribbing that’s firm … Read more
Learn the 12 best knitting hacks! I love good life hacks and useful tips and I hope you do too because in this post I share my 12 best knitting hacks with you! It’s a cocktail of hands on knitting tips that can help you take your knitting project to the next level, tips about … Read more
How to add a crochet edge to knitting As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. To add a crochet edge to a knitting project isn’t hard at all, even for crocheting newbies! When crocheting you only have to manage one … Read more
What is a knitting lifeline? As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. A knitting lifeline is just that, a lifeline, that can save you so much time and work if you learn to use it. And the best of it … Read more
What’s a three-needle bind-off? A three-needle bind-off is a method for binding off stitches. The special thing about the three-needle bind-off is that you use it to bind-off and tie two pieces of knitting together at the same time. How clever is that?! This method is a good way to work a secure seam that … Read more
