Books to Knit (and Travel!) To
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Why is it that knitting and reading seem to go hand-in-hand? Whatever the reason, knitters are a reliable source of fantastic book and podcast recommendations. A few weeks ago, I…
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Knitmas in July
Join us for Knitmas in July! One of our favorite things every year is getting to celebrate the Twelve Days of Knitmas with all of you, and we just couldn’t…
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How to Read and Block Your Gauge Swatch
You’ve Swatched; Now What? You have your piece of knitted fabric that’s about 4×4″/10x10cm, but what do you do with it? How do you tell if it’s right or if…
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Me Made May
We’re about a week into the month of May and I’ve been noticing #memademay popping up everywhere. Well, social media “everywhere,” that is. I like to make things, and there’s…
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The Knitted Cast-On
The Knitted Cast-On was the first CO that I successfully learned when I started knitting. It’s perfect for beginners, as the process mimics the act of knitting itself; each new…
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The Cable Cast-On, a video tutorial
The Cable Cast-On was the second CO that I successfully learned when I started knitting, the first being the Knitted Cast-On. It’s a great step for newer knitters to learn…
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How to Block and Wash Hand-Knitted Socks
Do I need to block my hand-knitted socks? Yes! How do I block my hand-knitted socks? We’ve got you, read on! How do I wash my hand-knitted socks? We’ll cover that, too!…
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Our Head Over Heels KAL Starts Now!
Introducing the Head Over Heels Knit-A-Long! We’re over-the-moon excited about the release of issue eleven : head over heels, which inspired this KAL. Our love of accessories will shine during…
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How to Swatch and Check Gauge in the Round
Since I tend to ramble a bit in my posts, I’ll post the HOW in this blog, and the WHY separately in an upcoming blog. Chances are, if you’re reading…
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Introducing issue eleven : head over heels!
This issue, issue eleven : head over heels, is dedicated to our love of accessories. Hats? We’ve got six. Socks? We’ve got six of those, too. Plus legwarmers, slippers, a…
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How to Duplicate Stitch
What is Duplicate Stitching? Duplicate stitching is a form of embroidery that can be used to add design motifs to a completed knitting project. Using a tapestry needle and a…
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How to join in the round
JIR. Join in rnd. Join to work in the round. If you’ve only ever knitted flat before, or if you’re brand-new to knitting altogether, you’ve come to the right place!…
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