There’s no end to the way that knitters can get stitches on and off the needles, and it’s a lot of fun to play with different cast ons and bind offs to see how they change the look of a … Read More ...
Knitting Pattern – Stunning Flower Power Socks
I saw these Flower Power socks by Ravelry user SaskiaBr last week and I can’t get them out of my head, they’re so lovely and such a perfect knit for this time of year.
The project used six different yarns … Read More ...
Learn Cast Ons with a New Knitting Video
I got word today that Liat Gat of KnitFreedom has released a new video all about different knitting cast ons. The KnitFreedom Video Guide to Cast Ons includes video instruction on 39 different cast ons, from backwards loop to twined, … Read More ...
Craftsy Launches Pattern Browser App
As its first foray into mobile browsing, Craftsy announced today that it has launched a free app for the iPhone that will allow users to browse — but not buy — knit and crochet patterns.
So far the app is … Read More ...
A Quick Toe-Up Sock Calculator
Have you ever wanted to knit plain socks for yourself or someone in your family but you aren’t sure how to get started with the math?
Henriette at Eddie’s Room has designed a super sock calculator that does all the … Read More ...
Pin of the Week: Finger Yoga
Since I have been sidelined by a crafting-related injury that has made my hands and arms hurt, I’ve been researching some stretches and things that can make my hands and arms a little stronger and healthier.
It just happened that … Read More ...
Pin of the Week: More Ways to Knit Feather and Fan
A few weeks ago when I was trying to post stitch of the week roundups (which I really will try to start doing again, I promise!) I talked about Feather and Fan, which is a great little lace pattern … Read More ...
Pin of the Week: Drop Stitch Primer
I think this may be the first time my pin of the week from my Knitting Pinterest board is actually something I pinned in the last week, but I’ve had lace knitting on the brain lately, and working with drop … Read More ...
Pattern Tip: Start with the Sleeves
Here’s a great tip from the knitting blog over at WEBS: when starting a new pieced sweater pattern, knit the sleeves first.
If you’re trying out a new technique, want to see how colors work together or just want … Read More ...
Pin of the Week: An Awesome Stitch Pattern Calculator
If you’re the kind of knitter who hates math — and I think that covers a lot of us! — you need to know about the Stitch Pattern Calculator from Laylock Knitwear Design.
This is a really simple, powerful concept. … Read More ...
Lace Isn’t Done Until You Block It
Last week I went to a big blogging conference, and I decided that I wanted to be the person who was always wearing a hand knit scarf or shawl. I also happened to be knitting a little lace scarf, so … Read More ...
Pin of the Week: Tips for Finishing Knitting
If you’ve ever knit a sweater or another big project you know that it’s not always done just because the knitting is finished. There are some little things that you can do that make the finished knit look so much … Read More ...
Keeping Your Yarn Safe While You Knit
I’m working on a little lace scarf this week, and it’s made with a linen and viscose blend that came in a cake (that’s a fancy word for a short, fat ball) that kind of wants to fall apart when … Read More ...
Pin of the Week: Ways to Knit Ruffles
This week’s favorite from the vaults of my knitting board on Pinterest is a post from Tricksy Knitter on how to knit ruffles. As you can see from the picture there are tons of different ways to add a … Read More ...
Stitch of the Week: Trinity Stitch
Back in the day when my About site was young, I worked a swatch of some common knitting stitch almost weekly. (You can find them in my stitch pattern glossary.) I guess I got busy and had covered so … Read More ...
