Sometimes your knit edges need a little more stability, and that’s the perfect time to knit a folded hem. A hem can be added to a piece of knitting as you knit it or after the main knitting is done to add stability and help stop stockinette stitch from curling. Either way it’s pretty easy […]
How to Work Mattress Stitch
Mattress stitch is a common way to finish seams on knitting projects. It gives the project a relatively seamless look on the front side and doesn’t leave a super bulky seam on the inside of your project. What is Mattress Stitch? Mattress stitch is a sewing technique whereby you join two pieces of knitting so […]
Sew a Zipper Onto Knitting or Crochet
Zippers are great closures for a lot of projects, but it can be a little daunting to approach how to sew a zipper onto a knitting or crochet project. The good news is, it’s a lot easier than you might think! Here I’m showing a knitting project but the process is the same if you […]
How to Pick Up Stitches for Knitting
Knowing how to pick up stitches in knitting is an important step in making sure your projects are finished well. Whether you’re picking up stitches along the side of a heel flap to finish a sock or around the neck of a sweater or edge of a shawl to add finishing, this is one place […]
How to Knit Applied I-Cord
Applied I-cord (sometimes called attached I-cord) is a method for adding a border to a knitting project that looks like a tube of knitting. It’s pretty easy to do, though it is also rather tedious. Why Knit Applied I-cord? Applied I-cord gives your projects a nice, clean, finished look. It’s a great way to add […]