We all know the frustration of choosing a pattern carefully, imagining yourself knitting it and then falling down because even when you concentrate, you feel that the problem is not …
English or continental knitting style? Which is the best?
If you’re a fan of Ravelry, social networks, Youtube tutorial videos, you’ve probably already seen the English knitting vs. continental knitting debate. Is it really faster to knit continental style? …
Swatching for gauge: why it’s important?
Let’s tackle the subject that annoys everyone: swatching for gauge! Making a swatch is one of the most important things to do when you start a garment or accessories where …
Beginner’s guide : what knitting needles to choose?
You have decided to get into knitting and now is the time to buy knitting needles. You are confronted with the terms: circular needles, straight needles, double-pointed needles but also …
Beginner’s guide : material choice of knitting needles
You have decided to get into knitting and now is the time to buy knitting needles. You are confronted with the terms: circular needles, straight needles, double-pointed needles but also …
It’s GIft-A-Long Time !!
There are only 6 weeks left before Christmas ! It is about time to activate our needles if we want to offer knitted or crocheted gifts to our loved ones …
How to care for your handknits?
For a few days now we have been approaching Autumn and its chilly weather. And if you are like me, one of the things you prefer is to wrap yourself …
What is a KAL?
If you have joined the knitting community recently, you have certainly discovered the concept of a KAL and even a MKAL! I must admit that when I first started knitting …
How to bind-off stitches loosely?
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 …
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 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 …
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