I know not all of you are interested in writing patterns, but for those of you who are (or who already do), The Knitting Pattern Writing Handbook by Kristina McGrath and Sarah Walworth is a great guide to things you … Read More ...
Book Review: The New Knitting Stitch Dictionary
I am a sucker for stitch dictionaries. I’ve pared down my collection over the years, but I still have more than a few, and I love to look through them for inspiration for designs (though admittedly most of what I … Read More ...
Learn to Knit Socks with this Easy Ribbed Sock Pattern
If you’ve been a reader here for very long (and thank you if you have, or even if you’re just joining us!) you probably know that I’m a big fan of sock knitting. I know some people don’t like it, … Read More ...
Tips for Knitting with Linen Yarn
I’m sure I’ve knit with linen yarn before, but I can’t think of any projects I’ve made with it. I think I made a market bag once with a linen blend, and I have enough linen in my stash to … Read More ...
Get to Know Herringbone Stitch
There are several different knitting stitch patterns known as herringbone stitch, but the one I most commonly think of when I think of herringbone is the horizontal herringbone stitch. If you don’t know this one you can check it out … Read More ...
The Key to Understanding How Knitting Works
I love sharing educational information about knitting with you all. Sometimes I write it, and sometimes I find good posts from other people to share. This time it’s sharing a post that gets really deep into what is happening when … Read More ...
How to Cable without a Cable Needle
I’ve been working on a lot of cable knitting projects lately, which is not something I normally do. I don’t know why, but I don’t typically use a lot of cables in my designs or choose to knit things that … Read More ...
Book Review: Knit Fold Pleat Repeat
Norah Gaughan is a master of interesting shapes and outside-the-norm construction techniques, and she brings decades of design experience and creativity to the designs in Knit Fold Pleat Repeat: Simple Knits, Gorgeous Garments.
Gaughan says she was interested in … Read More ...
Free Knitting Pattern – Seedless Columns Mittens
Welcome to the Seeded Columns Mittens Knit Pattern! These cozy mittens are the perfect accessory for keeping your hands warm and protected during the colder months. The unique seeded columns pattern adds a touch of texture and interest to … Read More ...
How to Plan Your Travel Knitting Projects
I have written ab out traveling with knitting before in the context of making a travel knitting kit and whether you can fly with your knitting.
But I haven’t really covered exactly what you should pack in terms of … Read More ...
Tips for Picking the Right Color Yarn for Your Project
I have never been all that picky about the colors I use in knitting projects. When choosing colors for projects to go in my books, I try to pick colors that go together in individual projects and also to use … Read More ...
Have You Put Your Sweaters Away for the Season?
My guess would be that for most people in the Northern Hemisphere, we are coming out of sweater season. Through the cold weather I don’t wash my sweaters every time I wear them (because they don’t need it) but it’s … Read More ...
How to Fix a Dropped Cast On Stitch
I feel like if you knit long enough you’ll make every possible mistake that a knitter can make. And while it might feel like no one possibly could have done that same boneheaded thing you just did, I can guarantee … Read More ...
How to Fade Yarn in a Knitting Project
One great way to use a bunch of different colors of yarn in a knitting project is to do a fade, which is a special way of working with different colors of yarn so that they appear to blend or … Read More ...
The Key to Raglan Cardigans that Fit
I’m not sure that I’ve ever knit a raglan cardigan, though I do love raglan pullovers. Designer Jessica McDonald knit a couple of them and then was distressed to discover that they quickly became misshapen while wearing, to the point … Read More ...