Plain, stripes, fair isle, or fabric appliqué? This tutorial walks you through the knitting as well as three different treatments to make your sweater unique. Pattern + links to seven-part video tutorial.
Traditional Dishcloth Pattern – Free Update
My free Learn to Knit a Dishcloth pattern + video tutorial has received a much-requested update. This update includes instructions for making rectangular dishcloths, any size. Now, they’re all called “dishcloths”, regardless of the shape or size you make them. But I personally find the 9 x 9″ squares too big for washing dishes. Instead, […]
Fancy Stitch Combo – Corded Rib
Instructions for working this stitch: Cast-on a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 2 Every Row: K1, *SSK, M1L, P2*, repeat between *s to last stitch, K1 Repeat this row to desired length, BO in 2×2 rib. To work this stitch in-the-round: Cast-on a multiple of 4 stitches Round 1: *SSK, M1L, P2*, repeat between *s […]
Fancy Stitch Combo – Dropped Stitch Scrunch
Instructions for working this stitch: CO a multiple of 3 stitches, plus 2 Rows 1, 3, and 5 (WS): K2, *P1, K2*, repeat between *s to end of row Rows 2 and 4: P2, *K1, P2*, repeat between *s to end of row Row 6: P2, *allow next stitch (a knit) to drop off the […]
Russian Join
You’re knitting along, and you run out of yarn. There are a few ways to attach a new ball – you can spit splice, just tie a knot, or try this technique – the Russian Join. The Russian Join is ideal when you’re working with a cotton or acrylic yarn that will not felt (for […]
