A handy little guide to blocking knitting projects – no matter if it’s a scarf, a sweater, or socks Do you want to know the most important factor that sets those charmingly self-made projects apart from those that look like unique handmade masterpieces? What sets the beginner apart from the experienced knitter? One word: blocking! …
Step-by-step tutorial on the twisty bind-off knitting method – perfect for hems and cuffs Are you looking for a medium stretchy bind-off that looks neat, has no flare, and is relatively easy and fast to knit? Then the so-called twisty bind-off could be exactly what you are looking for. It was first made popular by …
A step-by-step tutorial showing you everything you need to know about German Short Row knitting. Your pattern tells you to make a double stitch and you have no clue how to knit it? Maybe you need to do a German Short Row heel or maybe it’s a beautiful shawl in many different colors. I grew …
A step-by-step tutorial showing you how to finish a toe-up sock knitting pattern with success So, you’ve heard about the benefits of knitting socks toe-up, eh? No Kitchener stitch, no picking up stitches like when you knit socks the traditional way! Sounds great, doesn’t it? But now you are wondering how it works. Well, then …
A step-by-step tutorial on the best ways to knit a shawl and many viable alternatives and different constructions methods So, you want to knit a beautiful shawl to keep you warm on a chilly evening or something extravagant for a special occasion but you don’t know how? Well, this tutorial comes with all the details …
A massive list of knitting hacks, hints, tips, and tricks for neater, faster or better results. Are you ready to change your knitting game forever? Are you sick and tired of the same old knitting hacks that get perpetuated all over the internet (like using a tea kettle as a yarn holder or rubber bands …
A step-by-step tutorial showing you how to convert knitting in the round to straight needles and everything you need to pay attention to So, your pattern is for knitting with circular or double-pointed needles but you don’t know how to do that (yet) or you simply don’t like it? And now you are wondering if …
A step-by-step tutorial on seaming two pieces in garter stitch cast-on edge to selvage stitch in a super invisible way Seaming can be a super fun way to join two smaller pieces of knitted fabric and turn them into something that says wow. Even as a beginner, you could knit a huge afghan using simple …
How to assess your knitting skill level, figure out how good you are, and which patterns are suitable for you. Do you want to know how good you are at knitting? Or do you want to knit a pattern but it says “for experienced knitters” and you have no clue if you fall within that …
A step-by-step tutorial on how to knit Fair Isle patterns, how to catch floats, and many tips for neater results with this colorwork technique Do you want to knit stunning projects in two colors? Have you seen beautiful sweaters, hats, and socks with intricate colorwork, and now you want to knit one too? Well, then …