A step-by-step tutorial for the duplicate stitch knitting technique – a simple way to add color to a project Colorwork can be a great way to personalize your knitting. However, most techniques (like intarsia or fair isle), can be a bit more complicated and better suited for more advanced knitters. That’s why I want to …
A step-by-step tutorial for a very smart edge technique that will keep stockinette stitch stay flat. Stockinette stitch is one of the first knitting stitch patterns any beginner will learn. It’s not only easy to knit, but it also looks super smooth and pretty. There is just one problem: When you knit it flat, it …
Everything you need to know about knitting the Latvian braid – flat or in the round Do you want to know how to create this beautiful horizontal braid in the colors? Is there a secret technique involved? Fear not, knitting a Latvian braid is actually remarkably simple and you certainly don’t have to knit horizontally. …
Everything you need to know about the pinhole cast-on method – no matter if you want to use dpns, circulars, or a crochet hook The pinhole cast-on is a great way to start projects knit in the round in a super invisible way. It may be a little bit fiddly but the result will be …
A step-by-step tutorial showing you how to knit the brick stitch knitting pattern – super popular, super beautiful, and super easy. One of the most popular mosaic knitting patterns is certainly the brick stitch. It’s a simple combination of garter stitch and stockinette stitch. While it uses two colors, you never knit with two strands …
A close-up look at the Mindful knitting needles by Knitter’s Pride – my experience with the stainless steel tip & coated wire cables Are you considering purchasing the Knitter’s pride mindful collection? You’ve heard all about their stainless steel tips, their coated wire cables that don’t curl, and their unique design approach? But now you …
A step-by-step tutorial on the easiest way to bind off in knitting for beginners with essential tips and tricks So, you started out knitting, learned a simple cast-on and the knit stitch and now you want to finish your first project. Maybe you even follow a little pattern and it tells you to bind off …
A ranked list of stretchy bind-off techniques for your next knitting project Most knitters probably have been there: You finished your project, you bind off the cuff or the hem – only to notice it’s too tight. So this massive list here is all about ways to prevent that from happening and to help you …
A step-by-step tutorial for the super stretchy Latvian bind-off method using a tapestry needle The Latvian bind-off is a lovely variation of the sewn bind-off and requires a tapestry needle as well. It is even stretchier and creates a lovely little braided edge. It’s a very nice technique for lace patterns and all other projects …
A step-by-step tutorial on the alternating bind-off and ways to achieve an in-pattern edge for ribbings, etc. Most knitting is not done in plain stockinette stitch. Ribbings, moss stitch, seed stitch, and a whole host of other knitting stitch patterns adorn the projects of most knitters. But the standard bind-off DOES create a row of …