A Beginner’s Guide This is a great technique for projects of any size and can be especially helpful for small circumference projects, especially if you want an alternative to using DPNs. Let’s dive into the nuts and bolts of how, and why, to use this handy knitting in the round method! What Is Knitting in …
When we learn something new, or hear about some new technique, often we can assume there is only one way to do it (or at least that there is a right way to do so!) Knitting in the round is no exception. However, there are three common methods that can be done on their own, …
Colorwork is a beautiful option for knitters, it can bring so much joy to create a personalized project with colors or pictures that have special meaning to you or your recipient. Without adding complicated stitches, it can also bring a really striking look to your projects. Knitting with multiple colors can help you make anything …
A friend of mine was working on a pair of socks and I started chatting with her about them – and found out she had a pretty unique story about how she came to knitting. In her own words: “I was in a car accident and unable to look at screens for 3 weeks. While …
I love learning new skills and techniques. I also love to help others learn new things, and teaching gives me plenty of opportunities to learn new things (or new ways of teaching something!) When I very first learned to knit I don’t know what method I used – I just did one project sitting right …
Gauge swatches are something that students ask me about a lot – “Do I need to make a gauge swatch?” My general rule of thumb: If you are not making something that needs to fit, you can skip the gauge swatch. If you are making something you want to fit you (or someone specific), you …