Why Does Stockinette Stitch Curl and Can I Stop It?

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 […]

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Crochet Coffee Cup Cozy

I have made plenty of coffee cozies for travel coffee cups, but this crochet coffee cup cozy was specifically designed to go on a coffee mug. I feel like my coffee is always getting cold faster than I can drink it at home, so having a cozy that fits a coffee mug can help it […]

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Fisherman’s Rib Cowl Knitting Pattern

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 […]

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