Socks on Flexible Double-Points (aka FlexiFlips)

New needles, new sock pattern! In this pattern and video tutorial, we run through the techniques used in toe-up socks using flexible double-pointed needles. These socks are sized for women and men, any shoe size, average foot width. Sizes: Women and Men, average widths, any shoe size Needles: Size 2.5mm or 2.75mm flexible double points. […]

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Lost in a Dream Hooded Cape

In this tutorial, I run through all of the techniques used in the Lost in a Dream Hooded Cape, designed by Vanessa Ewing. All of the info you need, including the video, is listed below. Kraemer Yarns is no longer in business, but you can find the pattern on Ravelry. The needles I use in […]

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Shadow Checkerboard Baby Blanket

Kraemer Yarns is no longer in business, but you can knit this blanket using 1040 yards of any DK weight yarn. The pattern is available here on Etsy. Techniques I use in this tutorial – Long-Tail Cast-On Weaving Ends in Garter Stitch Yes, there is a blooper at 19:04 in the video that my producer […]

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Cissi Swing Coat

So cute, right? In the video below I demonstrate the techniques used in the Cissi Swing Coat. This sweater is sized for kids from 1 to 7 years old, and uses MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino. The yarn is machine washable and comes in 32 colors. You can find this pattern on the LoveCrafts website here. […]

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Learn to Knit Socks – Update

This update is a facelift for my very first sock pattern from 2009, Learn to Knit Socks. I designed this pattern to teach the techniques used in most cuff-down, heel flap sock patterns. We use worsted weight yarn and larger needles to make it easier to see what you’re doing, and learn about sock construction. […]

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Star-Toed Fleegle Socks

This sock pattern and video tutorial has a rounded star toe and a fleegle heel. It uses 100 grams of regular sock yarn, and is sized for women and men. Pattern + video tutorial, $8 US. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here. Men’s size, too! Sizes: Women and Men, average widths, […]

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Toe-Up Gusset Socks

The benefits of toe-up socks (no leftover yarn, easy fit), and the fit of a sock with a gusset and heel flap! Pattern + video tutorial – $8 US via PayPal. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here. Sizes: Women average width, any shoe size Needles: Size US 2 (2.75mm), you’ll need […]

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Wonderful Woolly Sweater

To get your free pattern from LoveKnitting, visit their website here. The Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky yarn can be found here (check out all the colors!). The yarn color I used in my sweater is Vintage Pink. The other colors I show in the video are Sailor Blue, Buttercup Yellow, Pillar Red, Marine Blue, […]

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Knock Knock Convertible Mitts

Another use for sock yarn…I’ll bet you have some yarn handy for these mitts! This is an intermediate pattern and three-part video tutorial. The pattern includes instructions for either an “open” or “closed” thumb. Sizes: Small/Medium and Medium/Large (they are very stretchy…you can see in the video that both sizes actually fit me. S/M will […]

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Double-Thick Cuff Hat

My Christmas present to you – free hat pattern and tutorial (scroll down for video). You’re getting your gift early, just in case you want to knit a few of these up for gifts. Sizes: Small/Medium and Medium/Large (the cuff is very stretchy, S/M will fit most women, and M/L will fit most men) Needles: […]

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