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Knitters new and old often seemed to be stumped by the mysteries of knitting gauge. We might have heard we need to knit a swatch to test our gauge, but we aren’t sure how to do it. And everyone knows someone who “always knits to gauge” even though they never swatch, so is it really […]
After a few semi-successful tries at knitting socks on a circular knitting machine, it was only a matter of time before I tried to knit legwarmers. These legwarmers are worked in a flat panel so you can make them just the size you need. I also added knit ribbing to the ends so they cling […]
The first time most people knit stockinette stitch (that is, knit one row and purl one row repeating) they may think they’ve done something wrong when they see the dreaded stockinette stitch curl. But the problem isn’t with the knitter; it’s the structure of the fabric that causes the problem. If you’ve ever wondered why […]
Double knitting, also sometimes called double stockinette stitch, is a two-sided fabric that’s worked flat and produces a fabric with stockinette stitch on both sides. It can be worked as a solid color, solid but different colors on each side, or in color blocks, stripes or designs where one color shows on one side and […]
This fisherman’s rib cowl knitting pattern continues my obsession with fisherman’s rib that began with a scarf I made for a teacher gift a few years ago. I’m not the only one obsessed because it’s easily the most popular knitting pattern on the site! I added a fisherman’s rib hat, which may be my favorite […]
This knit star Christmas ornament is easy to make with knit cord and wire to make any size and shape of star (or any other simple shape) that you want. Materials For my versions of the knit star Christmas ornament, I made my cord using an I-cord maker (learn about different ways to make knit […]
Knit Christmas ornaments are a great addition to your tree. They’re generally quick and easy to make, and it’s fun to have things you made on your holiday tree. If you’re also a crocheter, be sure to check out my posts on crochet Christmas ornaments and crochet Christmas decorations for more handcrafted ideas. Christmas Ball […]