2 Socks at-a-Time, Magic Loop

This tutorial demonstrates how to knit two socks at-a-time, using magic loop – or one long circular needle to knit both socks.

Pattern + links to a five-part instructional video.

Read More

Steam Blocking

This is a handy technique that I talk about and use all the time! It’s super useful for smoothing out your knitting prior to seaming knitted pieces together. Links to things you’ll see in this video: The mannequin is wearing my Spiral Scarf, free pattern and video tutorial. The sleeve sample I use for demonstration […]

Read More

Weaving in Ends in Seed Stitch

Weaving in the ends in seed stitch can be tricky – you want the end secure, but you also want to try to hide it as much as possible in the patterned fabric. Here’s how I like to do it. Information on things you’ll see in this video: The sweater I’m wearing is my Ombre […]

Read More

Advanced Tinking

“Tink” is the word “knit” backwards, and “tinking” means to take out stitches, stitch-by-stitch, to correct a mistake. In this video I demonstrate how to tink back when the stitches aren’t as straightforward as plain knit stitches. This technique will be especially helpful if you need to tink back through a cable or lace pattern. […]

Read More

Simple Magic Loop

Most of us find that we don’t always have the correct size of circular needle, in the correct length, for every project. Knowing how to work magic loop will allow you to use a long circular needle to knit a small circumference tube. This is especially helpful if you have an interchangeable needle set, which […]

Read More

Weaving in Ends in Garter Stitch

So many different ways to weave in ends! Here I demonstrate how to do it in garter stitch (every row knit). To see my other videos on weaving in ends, visit the Weaving in Ends category page. Information on things you’ll see in this video: The sweater I’m wearing is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern […]

Read More

Reusing Yarn

Ready to unravel? Here is how to prepare used yarn and get it ready to knit again. Note – this process works for both animal fibers (wool, alpaca, etc) and cellulose fibers (cotton, linen, etc.). You may get different results with synthetic fibers. Synthetic fibers vary in the way they react, so the only way […]

Read More