Free pattern with yarn purchase, includes links to a five-part video tutorial.
Fancy Stitch Combo – Granite Relief Stitch
The yarns I show in this video are: LB Collection Superwash Merino LB Collection Cotton Bamboo LB Collection Silk Instructions for working this stitch: CO a multiple of 2 stitches To feature the pretty side of the CO, purl one row. Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 K2tog across row. Row 3 K into the […]
Ravelry Tips – Using Advanced Search
In this video, I show you how to use Ravelry Advanced Search to drill down through all of the thousands of patterns to find exactly what you’re looking for. Maybe you’re forgotten the name of a pattern? Or maybe you have a good idea for what you’d like to knit, and you want to see […]
Toe-Up Socks Using German Short Rows
If you avoid knitting socks because you don’t like wraps & turns, this one’s for you, babe. Pattern includes link to a bonus video which explains how to work these socks using magic loop and two at-a-time.
Simple Stretchy Bind-Off
So simple, and so stretchy! This is my new favorite bind-off, good to use whether you need a little or a lot of stretch. Instructions for working this BO in 2×2 rib: Step 1: K 2 stitches, insert the left needle into the front of the two stitches you just worked, wrap the back needle […]
Fancy Stitch Combo – Lace Stitch
The Lion Brand LB Collection yarns I used in the samples are – LB Collection Baby Alpaca LB Collection Silk LB Collection Cashmere LB Collection Superwash Merino Instructions for working this stitch: CO a multiple of 4 stitches, plus 1 Row 1 (wrong side): Purl. Row 2: K1, *yo, sk2p, yo, k1; rep from * […]
