Sometimes it can be intimidating to try new things. I know I’m always wary of getting a new dish at restaurants or taking a new route to work. But when it comes to knitting, trying a new stitch shouldn’t be scary at all. In fact, it should be fun! If you are looking for a new […]
Tips and Tricks: Knitting Through The Back Loop Made Easy
Guest Post By Mark Rougeux Knitting through the back loop (ktbl) can be a very frustrating stitch, but it doesn’t have to be. It is designed to twist the stitches and is used to add strength to things like the soles of slippers. The stitch is also called the twisted garter stitch and creates tighter, […]
How to: A Twist on The Duplicate Stitch
Today’s post is a guest post written by knitting and crochet designer Susan Kerin. To learn more about Susan and her work, visit her designer profile page. The duplicate stitch is a wonderful design element. As nice as the duplicate stitch is, it can sometimes be challenging to produce good looking, best possible results. Creating […]
Sneak Preview: Crocodile Stitch Challenge
In cooperation with Stitch & Unwind Blog, The Crochet Crowd, & AllFreeCrochet, we are launching a 5,000 Feet of Yarn Giveaway. We really appreciate the support of our readers and viewers, so we want to give you the opportunity to win 5,000 feet of free yarn! (That’s a lot of yarn!!) In addition, this is […]