I-Cord Bind Off Tutorial
This technique gives a wonderfully clean finish along the bound-off edge, and seamlessly joins at the beginning and end of round.
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Adding a Double Knit Band to Prevent Rolling Hems in Sweater Knitting
Stockinette always rolls up on itself. To keep the look of stockinette but prevent the edge from rolling, add a band of double-knitting.
Duotone Sweater: a knitting journal
The right knitting pattern is a friend you bring along for a time in your life, and provides a bit of escape and entertainment.
Knitting Through Stress
When under a lot of stress, the right knitting project can be a source of relief.
Cast on with No Slip Knot
Making the initial slip knot for casting on isn’t exactly hard, but there’s an even easier and faster way that doesn’t require any knots.
Not For Sale
I set a boundary that I will not sell things I knit, and I’m going to tell you why.
Tamarack Cardigan
Not all knitting projects go as smoothly as hoped, even after years of experience. This one wasn’t really that difficult, but it still gave
Channel Cardigan Pattern Review
Walking you through one of my favorite finished objects to date: The Channel Cardigan. Pros, cons, modifications, yarn, and what I would do
Left and Right-leaning Decreases
Comparing how left- and-right-leaning decreases work together in different ways, plus and intro to knitting charts!
Left-Leaning Decreases
Left-leaning decreases are a little more complicated than the k2tog, but I did the leg work for you to pick the prettiest, and found a hack
Chain Stitch Embroidery Technique
Is it too plain? If you want/need to add extra details onto something that you've knitted, you can embroider them on! Now, if you don't...
K2tog Tutorial
K2tog is an easy decrease every knitter should learn. It can be used in different combinations and placements to create different effects.
Continental Purling
Purling continental style can be more of a struggle than knitting. It was very awkward for me at first, but now I’m sharing my tips for work
English vs Continental Knitting Styles
English and Continental are the 2 most well-known knitting styles. I switched to Continental after many years of knitting English style and
KFB Tutorial
KFB is the first knitting increase I ever learned. It’s a great technique to get you started on more exciting projects than just scarves!
Small Circumference Knitting
When knitting in the round with very few stitches (8 or even less) double-pointed needles are your best friend.
Gift Knitting
Before you start casting on for Christmas gifts, pause for a few to evaluate how much time you have, and if it will be enough.
How to Sew a Stuffed Animal Together
How to sew the head, arms, legs, and tail onto a fox stuffed animal. Learn my tips and tricks for getting them all on just right.
Attaching Ears
All my tips for how to attach stand-up ears to a fox stuffed animal, including placement and how to hold it while you’re sewing.
Grafting Stitches
If you need to attach a bound-off edge to a cast-on edge, this one is for you! Read to see a breakdown of how to join these 2 edges.
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