“Triple crochet” is an American term. This stitch is called “double treble” in the UK. Click here to see a chart that translates American and British crochet terms. Information on things you’ll see in this video: Be sure to check out the other videos in the Crochet for Knitters Series. The poncho on the mannequin […]
If you didn’t win this time, this needle set can be purchased here. 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 the winner can be found here. […]
Cast-on a multiple of 14 + 3? Or 12 + 8? Or any combination of numbers? What does that mean? Whether these instructions are for a cast-on number in knitting or a foundation chain number in crochet, I explain it here. Information on things you’ll see in this video: The pattern for the sweater I’m […]
Please watch the entire video for instructions on how to enter the giveaway. This contest is open to US and international viewers (customs charges may apply outside the US). The contest is open until 12:01 am (US Central Time), July 23, 2014; and the winner will be announced in video on July 24, 2014. The […]
I knew I wanted to have a summer sale, and “Summer Polar Vortex” (current US weather situation) is the perfect reason. Buy any two patterns, get the third one free. Just put three patterns in your cart, and one of them will be zero dollars. 🙂 Feel free to share with your knitting/crocheting friends. You […]
You’ve got a shaped piece of knitting, and a flat surface to set it out to dry. Here’s my trick for blocking hats. The pink baby hat shown is from the eBook Wee Wooly Toppers by Wooly Wormhead, knit in Knit Picks Comfy Worsted. The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, […]
Those dreaded words in your pattern – “Decrease X number of stitches evenly across the row.” Even if the math doesn’t come out very tidy, here is how to write that row out so that it makes sense, for both increasing and decreasing. Information on things you’ll see in this video: The sweater on the […]
Your pattern tells you to slip the next stitch – but how? Knit-wise? Purl-wise? With yarn in front or back? In this video we talk about what the “default” is, and all the different ways of slipping stitches. The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial. The pattern […]
Spit splicing, Russian join, tying knots – what is the best option for joining a new ball of yarn for your project? In this video, we talk about the differences, and when it’s best to use each one. If you missed the annotated links in the video to the different methods of joining, here they […]
