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. May I suggest Learn to Knit a Christmas Stocking, or learn some new techniques with one of my Sock Tutorials. My new […]
Pinhole Cast-On
The Pinhole Cast-On can be used when working just a few stitches on double-pointed needles, and it is unique in that it can be tightened, leaving no hole or gap in the very center of your work. The pattern for the square swatches I show in the video is as follows: CO 8 stitches, divide […]
Crochet for Knitters – Tunisian Stripes Blanket
Tunisian Crochet is sort of a cross between knitting and crochet. It’s really fun to work, and makes a very pretty fabric, perfect for cross stitching. Free pattern + links to four-part video tutorial.
Bulky Sleep Socks Tutorial
Cold feet? These bulky slipper socks, made of wool, are just the ticket to keep your feet warm all winter. Pattern + links to four-part video tutorial.
Cropped Raglan Cardi Tutorial
In this tutorial sponsored by Lion Brand Yarns, I walk you though knitting this versatile raglan cardigan. Get your free copy of the pattern here on the Lion Brand website. Important note – the pattern uses Lion Brand Organic Cotton Yarn, which has been discontinued. In my sweater, I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease. Sizes: Small, […]
Math for Knitters – Substituting Yarns
Knowing what the “put up” of a yarn is will help you when you’re substituting one yarn for another in any given pattern. In this video, I explain “put up”, and demonstrate how to do the yardage math for yarn substitution. The screenshots shown in the video are from Ravelry, an excellent resource for knitters […]
