Knitwear designers do the best they can to make garments that work for everyone, but sometimes the neckline of a sweater just doesn’t work out when knit as the pattern states. It could be that your cast on or bind … Read More ...
Book Review: Japanese Stitches Unraveled
I have quite a collection of knitting stitch dictionaries, but sticking to stitch patterns that are available in English limits your possibilities. In recent years Japanese knitting books and all their fun stitch patterns have become more available in the … Read More ...
Book Review: Add One Stitch Knitting
Most of us, when we learn to knit, start with Garter Stitch, because just learning the knit stitch is any easy way to enter the craft and you can make lots of projects just using Garter Stitch.
But adding one … Read More ...
Knit a Spring Top with a Plaid Pattern
I love the look of plaid in knitting. It’s kind of unexpected and it looks complicated but there are really easy ways to do it.
On the Atrium top by yamagara, the pattern for the plaid is established with purl … Read More ...
Learn the Basics of Brioche Knitting
Brioche knitting has been popular for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. This squishy, stretchy fabric is fun to knit and not actually that difficult once you get the basics down.
But like a lot of things … Read More ...
Knitting Tip: Using Interchangeable Knitting Needles
I love interchangeable knitting needles
, especially when working projects in the round that use multiple needle sizes. But it’s great to have an interchangeable knitting needle set (or two!) in your collection because it’s an easy way to get … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Blanket in Jenny Watson Babysoft
Add some colour to your room with this wonderful blanket that has been designed by Jenny Watson. This knitting pattern also uses Jenny Watson’s yarn in Babysoft DK which delightfully soft baby yarn that is perfect for sensitive skin meaning … Read More ...
Book Review: Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Quick Reference
There are a lot of great knitting reference books out there but a lot of them aren’t very portable. Vogue Knitting aimed for a comprehensive guide to knitting that you can still stick in your knitting bag and take with … Read More ...
Winter Blues Wool pullover sweater knitting pattern
The ultimate cozy winter sweater! Oversized to wear for all the cold fall and winter days! Basic stitches make this an easy pattern, even for beginner knitters! Bigger needles make this a fast knit that won’t get lost in a … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Mini Modern Mocs
Modern Mocs sized for the mini people in your life! These cozy, re-imagined moccasins boast a stylish cuff (fold down for a relaxed look), seamless construction, and an extra comfy double-knit sole.
A simple, crocheted border (around the sole) adds … Read More ...
A Cheat Sheet for Cast Ons
I have been a long-tail cast on person for a LONG time. I know other cast ons, and I know there are better choices for some purposes, but I default to long-tail most of the time.
(When I teach, I … Read More ...
Is Providing Yarn Substitutions the Designer’s Job?
There’s been a lot of talk in the knitting community on Instagram and elsewhere about how using hand-dyed yarn in projects can feel like it excludes knitters who aren’t able to afford that yarn and suggesting that designers should provide … Read More ...
All About Substituting Yarns
Over on my blog I wrote a post about substituting yarns and how to choose the best yarn for your project, and I thought it might be helpful for some of you.
There are all sorts of reasons you … Read More ...
Knitting Patterns Book – 20 Family Aran Patterns
This PDF book is filled with 20 Aran styled patterns. Perfect addition to your Knitting book collection. This book covers scarves, cardigans, jumpers and beanies. You can purchase this book Via Etsy.
New to knitting? Not sure what Aran Knitting … Read More ...
Book Review- 50 Fabulous Knit Aran Stitches
An ardent collector of knit patterns, Rita Weiss
was always fascinated with the beautiful Aran sweaters that supposedly came from the Aran Islands off the coast of Ireland. She loved the stories that accompanied them and the idea that each … Read More ...