Sometimes in a pattern, we are asked to bind-off stitches loosely. For example, to bind-off stitches on a cuff for socks starting from the toe (for this you also have …
Three shawls patterns for opiniated beginner knitters
You are a beginner knitter and you absolutely want to knit those shawls that you see blooming on Ravelry or elsewhere? Here are three of my patterns to start knitting …
Fawkes, a lace and garter stitch shawl
The best shawl for this Autumn! Fawkes is a knitted shawl made of mohair and merino. You will need three skeins to knit this very large shawl that wraps around …
How To Do Tassels
You want to embellish or add a little extra to a shawl, a bag, a scarf? Here is a tutorial to learn how to make tassels with yarn. How To …
How To Do Lori’s Twisty Bind-Off
This bind-off is probably one of the stretchy bind-off I know to bind-off ribs. It is perfect for bind-off stitches on toe-up socks. How To Do the Lori’s Twisty Bind-Off …
Examining Top Down Set-In-Sleeves Construction
In many of my patterns, I use set-in-sleeves construction to knit garments from the top. Over time, I have improved this construction. First working sleeves separately and then working the …
How to cast-on additional stitches?
Sometimes in a pattern, we are asked to CO additional stitches on our knitting project. For example, to shape an triangular edge on a shawl (like this pattern: Hitchhiker from …
How to do the German Twisted Cast-On
The Long Tail Cast-On is probably one of the most versatile and common assemblies found in the knitting world. This Cast-On provides a beautiful cast on. And you could use …
How to do the Long Tail Cast-On
The Long Tail Cast-On is probably one of the most versatile and common assemblies found in the knitting world. This Cast-On provides a beautiful cast on. And you could use …
Two ways to knit nupps?
You will often find this stitch in lace or when there is a need for a little decoration. It can be done in different ways depending if you want to …
How to keep knitting during Summer?
Here comes Summer and its heat waves. A perfect time to go outside and to do some gardening or to be outside for longer and longer especially when you take …
How to knit smocking stitch?
You will often find this stitch in lace or when there is a need for a little decoration. It is mainly knit on 1*1 ribs as here in the Ho …
