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 […]
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. Be sure to subscribe […]
Soft and lovely cabled cowl. Pattern includes instructions for a scarf in the same cable design.
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), October 8, 2014; and the winner will be announced in video on October 9, 2014. The […]
There is a pattern you’d like to knit, but you’d like to substitute a thinner or thicker yarn, and/or a different needle size. Can you do it? Here’s how to determine if it’s possible, and how to do the math when it is. Information on things you’ll see in this video: The pattern for the […]
Nooo! You’re knitting along, and you realize you dropped a stitch AGES ago. You can rip back to fix it, but it’s worth a try securing that stitch with a stitch of scrap yarn, and seeing if it looks good enough to forget the mistake ever happened. In this video, I demonstrate securing a dropped […]
Stylish fingerless mitts using sock yarn. Free pattern + video tutorial.
A little something extra – here is a three-part video series I did for Knitter’s Pride, called “Find Your Needle”. Knitter’s Pride has so many different kinds of needles to choose from, hopefully this will help you make a good choice, and love your knitting even more!
In this video we discuss the differences between stitch gauge and row gauge. My technique video on checking gauge can be found here. Information on things you’ll see in this video: The poncho on the mannequin behind me is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern + video tutorial. The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing (not […]
