Knitting with Variegated Yarns
For knitters who want to give their projects a dash of color and character, variegated yarns are a popular choice. Variegated yarns are an exciting...
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Increasing in Half Fisherman's Rib (Shaker's Stitch) Tutorial
Maintaining the look of ribbing when you are increasing can be tricky. Half fisherman's rib in particular creates a thick, squishy fabric that mak...
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Half-Fisherman's Rib Stitch (Shaker's Stitch) Tutorial
Half fisherman's rib is a classic take on traditional ribbing and creates a thick, squishy fabric that makes for an extra cozy garment or accessor...
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Adding a lifeline or safety line to your knitting is like hitting save on a computer document. If something happens and you need to tear out some of your work, the lifeline will allow you to rip back to that point, but prevents you from going back any further. It can provide peace of mind that the work below the line is safe,... -
Stitch markers can be incredibly helpful for identifying pattern repeats, locations of increases/decreases or noting where to start/stop a border. In the video tutorial below, we show you how to place a stitch marker and how to slip a marker when you get to it. Be careful not to count your stitch marker as a stitch when it moves from one needle... -
Knitting is "only" two stitches - knits and purls - but how we use them allows us to create a world of different textures and designs! In the video tutorial below, we walk you through the first step, which is learning how to switch from knit to purl and from purl to knit. There are two keys to successfully changing between knit and... -
There are a number of stitch patterns and construction techniques that will instruct you to "slip" one or more stitches. Slipping a stitch from one needle to the next is not difficult, but you will want to pay attention to where your working yarn is when you move the stitch(es). In the video tutorial below, we share how to slip with the "yarn... -
Some projects, such as blankets, require casting on a lot of stitches - for example, 200 stitches. In the video tutorial below, we provide two options that use the long-tail cast-on, and then demonstrate the cable cast-on which allows you to cast on stitches starting at the end of your yarn. In the first part of the tutorial, we include how to estimate... -
You’ve worked so hard creating custom handmade pieces and knowing how to properly care for them will keep each looking just as good as they did the day you finished them! We’ve provided some basic information and suggestions that take you through the cleaning and dressing process. There are also free printables for common laundry symbols and care tags!
