The Knitter’s Guide to Taking Accurate Measurements for a Perfect Fit
The right yarn, the right needles – everything seems ready for your new knitting project. But before you start, there is one crucial step: knowing your own body measurements. Knitting patterns are ...
Knitting in the Round: A small overview
Not too long ago, most sweaters and cardigans were knitted in separate pieces and then sewn together. Rounds were mostly reserved for hats, socks, and gloves.
Let's Get Colourful!
The simplest way to introduce some colour is through stripes. But why stop there? Today, we'll introduce you to three techniques to knit the most beautiful multicoloured patterns.
Seamless Elegance: Mastering the Art of Joining Knitted Pieces
Numerous techniques exist for connecting knitted pieces, and the choice depends on personal preferences and, of course, the nature of the project. Below, we introduce some of the most common method...
Free Tutorial: Crocheting Cosmetic Pads
Did you know that more than 9 million cleansing wipes are used and discarded every day? That's a significant amount of waste!
What could be more fitting than crocheting your own cosmetic pads?
Sock Knitting: Say goodbye to chilly toes
With over 55,000 results for sock patterns on Ravelry, how do you choose the perfect one? While most socks share a basic foot-shaped form, there are countless ways to create them. In this guide, we...
Knitting Buttonholes – How to Do It
Buttonholes and buttons, they're everywhere on clothes, whether it's a shirt, blouse, cardigan, or trousers. And when we knit, we encounter button bands and those helpful holes. So let's dive into ...
Short Rows - What, How and Why?
Short rows are a clever way to change the shape and contour of a piece of knitting without increasing or decreasing stitches. With short rows you can bring three-dimensionality into a knitted piece...
Knitting According to Charts
Regarding this topic, we have some good and some bad news. The good news is that charts can make knitting patterns a lot easier because they are like a map that illustrates how a pattern will look ...