How to Join Double Pointed Needles
In order to decrease while knitting, you'll need to join double pointed needles. In this quick tutorial we'll show you how to join double pointed needles from circular needles, an…
How to Pick Up and Knit on Stockinette Stitch
Can I knit where there are no stitches? - Part 2 I always thought knitting was so much harder than crochet - back when I didn't know any better. In…
How to Pick Up and Knit on Garter Stitch
Can I knit where there are no stitches? I always thought knitting was so much harder than crochet - back when I didn't know any better. In my novice mind,…
How to M1R and M1L Knitting Increases
M1R = Make 1 Right M1L = Make 1 Left As you learn and improve your knitting skills, eventually you will need to increase your stitch count. There are several…
How to K2Tog – Knit Two Together Decrease
What is K2tog? K2tog stands for "knit two together" and it is a standard decrease used in knitting patterns. When you make a k2tog, you effectively decrease your stitch count by one.…
How to Make a Gauge Swatch
This resource was sponsored by Red Heart Yarns Everyone tells you to make a gauge swatch. Here's why. When was the last time you worked tirelessly on a project only…
How to Knit the Continental Purl
The "crochet way" of knitting. Many of us called ourselves crocheters before knitters (myself included) which makes me feel more comfortable holding the working yarn in my non-dominant hand. In…
Knit Garter Stitch
Skill Level Beginner Multiple No Multiple Project Ideas Blankets, scarves The knit garter stitch is one of the easiest and often times, the stitch beginner knitters learn first. But don't…
Simple Knitting Bind Off
There are many methods of binding off. Here is my favorite simple knitting bind off. When you finished knitting the length of your project, you'll need to bind off (or…
Long Tail Cast On
The most frequently used cast on method: Long Tail Cast On Every knitting project begins with a cast on - putting the first loops on your needle to work…
Continental Knitting vs. American Knitting
There is more than one way to hold your yarn and needles I love watching other people knit. Everyone seems to have a unique way of holding the yarn. By watching…
How to Add a New Ball of Yarn When Knitting
How to Add a New Ball of Yarn? You're chugging along on your knitting project, things are going well and you're remembering everything you should be doing. Things are going…
How to Russian Join Yarn Without Knots or Ends
Russian Join Yarn: a method of adding a new ball of yarn or switching to a different color without knotting the yarn or creating additional ends to weave in. Create…