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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This fingerless gloves knitted pattern is easy enough for almost brand new knitters to make. If you know how to knit and purl, cast on and bind off, you know everything you need to knit them. Worked flat in one piece, they are folded in half and seamed up the side (also totally doable for […]
These knit I-cord Christmas tree ornaments are made with simple knit cord, which you can knit by hand or machine. Either way they’re really fast to make and a cute addition to your tree or to use as bag or package decorations. Need more ornament ideas? Check out my collection of knit Christmas tree ornaments. […]
I’ve been on a bit of a ghost kick this fall, so I thought it would be a great time to share some more ghost crafts you can make. From knit and crochet to ghosts in a jar, yarn crafts and more, you’re sure for find some great ghost crafts for kids and adults here. […]