Garter stitch is the perfect stitch for beginner knitters. If you are just learning how to successfully maneuver your needles and yarn, garter stitch will be your new best friend. The most basic stitch is garter stitch, which is knitting every stitch (or purling every stitch). Garter stitch projects are reversible, because the right and […]
Knitting may seem intimidating at first. (I should know – I’m intimidated by it myself!) But there are simple ways to learn how to knit that won’t freak you out. When you begin learning a new crafting technique, you want to start small. So what’s the easiest project for the inexperienced knitter? I give you: the […]
It’s a brand new year, and with all the excitement of resolutions and fresh starts it’s the perfect time to learn something new! Maybe you’re a chronic crocheter who’s been wanting to learn to knit for years, or maybe you’re an avid knitter looking to learn how the world of hooks works. Maybe you’ve never […]
Dear Yarnies, I have a confession to make. Just a few short months ago, I had no idea how to knit. My needles had remained buried in my closet for 11 years, as my Nana’s attempt to teach me had ended as a failed experiment. Then, this summer commenced with a new and exciting editing […]
As knitters, we tend to have a natural affection and nostalgia attached to scarves. Your first project was likely a beginner scarf pattern–something you could practice knitting and purling with until you had something to call your own. I still treasure my first knitted scarf–janky and crooked, full of countless missed stitches and ever changing […]
One of the great things about summer vacation for kids is that they have a lot of time to explore topics they might not bump into in a classroom. If you’ve got a few rather rambunctious kids running around the house, this summer might actually be the perfect time to teach them to knit. Knitting […]
Special thanks to Mark Rougeux Cabling needles come in a variety of sizes and shapes. They can make working with cables a joy or a curse, depending on how adept you are at handling them. The needles are remarkably simple in their design. They are designed to temporarily hold a few stitches […]
Are you an experienced knitter looking for a few cute and quick knitting projects? These patterns can be completed in a snap. You can get some instant satisfaction with these summer knitting patterns. Are you just starting out and looking for knitting for beginners? These easy patterns are perfect for you! Use your summer free […]
Special thanks to Mark Rougeux for this guest blog post. Cables can really spice up your knitting. Traditionally, the simplest way to do 2×2, 3×3, or larger cables is to use a cabling needle. There is a very simple way, however, to get the same effect when doing a 1×1 cable that requires no […]
Special thanks to Mark Rougeux for this guest blog post. Let’s say you have started a project that has a few new stitches in it about which you aren’t quite sure. I know I have done that many times just to challenge myself. Adding a lifeline to your knitting is a very easy way of […]
