The simplest rib stitch patterns Rib stitch is a knitting stitch pattern built up of columns of knit and purl stitches that produces a stretchy fabric that doesn’t curl, useful for example cuffs. This technique is commonly used in knitting, especially for garments like hats, socks and sweaters to stop the knit fabric from rolling … Read more
How to knit a pair of Barbie socks As an Amazon Associate and member of LoveCrafts affiliate program, I earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Baby it’s cold outside, now is not the time for Barbie to wear pumps. Use this Barbie doll knitting pattern and make her a pair … Read more
How to fix twisted stitches when knitting in the round Don’t twist your stitches! Almost every pattern for knitting in the round tells you to be careful to avoid twisted stitches when joining in the round. But sometimes this happens anyway, so how can you fix twisted stitches? A twisted cast-on will produce a twisted … Read more
A few tips and tricks to help you succeed with stranded colorwork Knitting stranded colorwork isn’t always as easy as one could wish for. But, it doesn’t have to be that hard either. I hope these tips can help you on your way! Color domination – how to decide which color should pop the most! … Read more
The Circular Knitting Needles Tutorial – How to join and knit in the round Welcome to the second part of the Knit on Circulars – the Easiest Tutorial serials! In the first part, we learned how to do the long tail cast on with circular knitting needles. Now it’s time to join our stitches in … Read more
The Circular Knitting Needles Tutorial – How to cast on, knit and bind off The Circular Knitting Needles Tutorial Have you ever tried knitting on circular needles? Or maybe you haven’t been knitting on any type of needles? In that case this tutorial is for you. I want to start with giving you a big … Read more
The beginner’s guide to using circular knitting needles with ease Circular knitting needles, does it sound like greek? Are you a beginner on circular knitting needles? Then you have come to the right place! I love knitting with circular needles (it’s actually the only kind I ever use) and as every person with a passion, … Read more
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 there are some of us that always wants to go a … Read more
No purl garter stitch in the round – is that even possible? No purl garter stitch in the round really is a thing – and I have tested two methods for doing it. After some reading and spending some time trying out the things I read, I’m now ready to share the results with you, … Read more
