In this video I give you some pointers on choosing the correct sweater size in a pattern. Since patterns are written differently, these are sure-fire ways to get it right. I also talk about how to fit a sweater when your largest measurement is not chest/bust, but hips or belly. This website will show you […]
Steaming-Out Yarn Kinks
This video demonstrates a method for smoothing and straightening a few yards of kinked-up yarn, after you’ve ripped back to correct a mistake. If you have more than a few yards to straighten, you’ll want to follow the technique I demonstrate in this video, Reusing Yarn. The shawl on the mannequin is my Learn to […]
Loveknitting.com Interview
I did an interview earlier this week with LoveKnitting.com, and the blog post just went live today. I’m their “Blogger of the Week”. You can see the post here. If you leave a comment on that post, you’ll be entered to win a free copy of my Shaker Dishcloth pattern. Other than that, it’s 102 […]
Fancy Stitch Combos – Waffle Stitch
Instructions for working the Waffle Stitch: Cast-on a multiple of 3 stitches, plus 1. Row 1 (WS): K1, *P2, K1*, repeat between *s to end Row 2: P1, *K2, P1*, repeat between *s to end Row 3: K across all stitches Row 4: same as Row 2 Work to desired length, bind-off normally on Row […]
Fancy Stitch Combos – Fisherman’s Rib
Instructions for working Fisherman’s Rib: Cast-on a multiple of 2 stitches, plus 3 Setup Row (RS): K across all stitches Row 1 (WS): *P 1, K 1 into stitch below*, repeat between *s to last stitch, P 1 Row 2: K1, *K1, K 1 into stitch below*, repeat between *s to last 2 stitches, K […]
Fancy Stitch Combos – Raised Rib
Instructions for working the Raised Rib Stitch: Cast-on a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 3. Row 1 (RS): *P1, ktbl, P1, K1*, repeat between *s to last three stitches, P1, ktbl, P1 Row 2: K1, ptbl, K1, *K2, ptbl, K1*, repeat between *s to end Bind-off normally on the right side of the work. To […]
Runrig Muffatees Fingerless Mitts
These fingerless gloves are knit side-to-side, with a picot edge around the hand, and the thumb openings.
Free pattern + five-part video tutorial.
See Who Won! Knitter’s Pride Nova Interchangeable Starter Set Giveaway Winner Announced
If you didn’t win but would like to purchase this sampler set, it can be found here on Amazon. In the US and Canada, you can find a Knitter’s Pride retailer here. Outside the US and Canada, you can find a Knitter’s Pride (Knit Pro) retailer here. The random number generator I used to pick […]
Fancy Stitch Combos – Easy Cable Rib
Instructions for working the Easy Cable Rib Stitch: Cast-on a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 2 Row 1 (WS): K2, *P2, K2*, repeat between *s to end Row 2: P2, *K2tog but do not slip finished stitch off left needle, knit into first stitch on left needle again, then slip off left needle, P2*, repeat […]