A detailed tutorial on the loop stitch knitting pattern (plus alternatives) The loop stitch, also known as the flokati stitch, is a super simple 1-stitch repeat. It creates a voluminous fabric that resembles towels or handwoven carpets. It can be a fun stitch pattern for anything from scrubbers to pillows, and even toys (think of …
A step-by-step tutorial on fixing mistakes in brioche knitting; rescue dropped stitches the easy way To a beginner, the brioche stitch can seem a daunting thing. It will take quite a while to understand that it’s a form of double knitting and that mistakes have to be handled in a special way. Whenever you dropped …
A step-by-step tutorial with everything you need to know about the super invisible tubular bind-off method So, you’ve finished a project in ribbing and now you are looking for a stretchy and perfectly invisible way to bind-off? Then look no further because the tubular bind-off might be your new best friend. This sewn bind-off method …
A step-by-step tutorial showing you my favorite increase for double knitting that’s neat and easy. There’s a lovely knitting stitch pattern called Double Stockinette stitch. It’s fully reversible and doesn’t curl. Despite being a form of double knitting, you only need one skein. However, a lot of people are unsure how to increase it and …
The perhaps easiest way to join in a new yarn in knitting – no weaving in ends required Over the years, I’ve turned joining in yarn into a science. Not all methods work with every fiber and for all projects. There is, however, one version that really sticks out. I call it “Trim, Overlap & …
A neater and faster way to knit an SSK in one move By popular acclaim, SSK is most knitters’ favorite left-leaning decrease. It’s relatively easy and relatively neat. However, it also involves three steps. It’s called “slip, slip, knit” for a reason. What if I told you you can achieve similar results in one move …
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 …