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 …
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 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 …
Turkish Cast-On: how to easily cast on socks from toes
This is one of the best way to cast on stitches for toe up socks: Turkish Cast On. It avoids annoying seam and holes on toes.
How to knit German Short Rows
German Short Rows are an alternative method to wrap + turn short rows (w+t). In my opinion, they are easier to knit and far more discrete on stockinette stitch than …
How to get a perfect 1×1 Ribbed Cast-On
This 1×1 Ribbed Cast-On will work well with most bottom-up sweaters that use either a 1×1 or 2×2 ribs, gloves or socks starting from the cuff. This Cast-On provides a …
