Bulky Stockinette Throw Knitting Pattern

This bulky stockinette throw knitting pattern is super easy to make and a really fast project because three strands of yarn are held together throughout. When I made it I happened to have a lot of several different colors of the same yarn so mine is actually color blocked, but you could hold three strands […]

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How to Cable without a Cable Needle

When you’re working narrow cables, it’s easy to cable without a cable needle, which saves you the step of having to find a cable needle or double pointed knitting needle to work your stitches. Let’s see how it’s done! Right Leaning Cable Let’s start with a right leaning cable without a cable needle. This would […]

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Mock Cable Knitting Patterns

Knitting cables is fun and easy, especially when knitting basic braided cables, but it can be fun to know some mock cable knitting patterns, too. These mock cable designs add a little twist that’s reminiscent of a cable without needing to use a cable needle. There are a few variations on mock cable knitting patterns, […]

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How to Knit with Double Pointed Knitting Needles

Learning how to knit with double pointed knitting needles is often the first exposure knitters have to knitting in the round. While it’s not the easiest method to learn for circular knitting, it does come in handy to know how to do it. What Are Double Pointed Knitting Needles? Double pointed knitting needles, also known […]

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Knitting in the Round with Magic Loop Knitting

Magic loop knitting is a method of circular knitting that involves one long circular needle rather than double pointed knitting needles or two circular knitting needles. It can be used for projects with a small circumference like socks and sleeves, or projects with more stitches, so long as your needle is long enough to maneuver. […]

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Feather and Fan Knitting Pattern Tutorial

Feather and fan is a popular lace knitting pattern from the Shetland Islands also sometimes called Old Shale. It’s not difficult to learn but there are a few things about feather and fan that makes it different from other lace patterns. What is Feather and Fan? Feather and fan is a knitting stitch pattern that […]

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Double Knitting Washcloth Pattern

This double knitting washcloth is a great way to practice double knitting (aka double stockinette stitch), a technique that makes a double-sided fabric with stockinette stitch showing on each side. It’s actually really easy to do with a single color, and this thick and squishy washcloth might just become your new favorite. Supplies For my […]

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