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 […]
Check This OutWeaving 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 […]
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“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. […]
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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 […]
Check This OutReusing 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 […]
Check This Out“Backwards” (or “Mirror”) Knitting
Information on things you’ll see in this video: The sweater I’m wearing is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial. The sweater on the mannequin is my Zasio Sweater Coat, pattern + video tutorial. The patterned project bag on the table is by dellaQ Knitting Bags and Cases. My nail color is by OPI, […]
Check This OutPlacing Buttons
Here is my video on actually making the buttonholes. Information on things you’ll see in this video: The sweater I’m wearing is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial. The baby sweater I use to demonstrate is my Striped Cardi and Beanie/Beret pattern and video tutorial. The “clippie markers” I use can be found […]
Check This OutGrafting Rib Stitches
Here I demonstrate how to do Kitchener Stitch in 2×2 ribbing, so that there are no breaks between the knit and purl stitches. You’ll find this much easier if you already understand how to work Kitchener Stitch in Stockinette stitch. Here is my video on regular Kitchener Stitch. Here are the written instructions for working […]
Check This OutWeaving in Ends in Ribbing
Information on things you’ll see in this video: The sweater I’m wearing is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial. The sweater on the mannequin is my Zasio Sweater Coat, pattern + video tutorial. The nail color I’m wearing is by OPI, called “Nein! Nein! Nein! OK, Fine!” My watch ring is made by […]
Check This OutGetting Good Tension
My suggestions for achieving every knitters ultimate goal – smooth, even stitches. If you’re a tight knitter, this video may also help you. Links to things you’ll see in this video: The sweater I’m wearing is my Ombre Dyed Sweater (pattern and video tutorial). The sweater on the mannequin is a new pattern and video […]
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