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Two at a time knitting is generally done for knitting socks when you want to make sure your socks come out the same length (it also feels faster even though it’s not). But you can knit any two things you want to make two at a time, including fingerless gloves, sleeves and other projects. Working […]
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 […]
If you want to knit a small tube without using double-pointed knitting needles, knitting in the round with two circular needles is a great options. Some people find this method easier than working with double pointed knitting needles, and you can make a tube of any size, from sock to a sweater or even smaller. […]
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 […]
When you have a knitting project with live stitches that you want to close together, such as the toe of a sock, a loop scarf or even the top of a hat, grafting knitting is a great choice. This is a seamless option that makes the bind off look just like a row of knitting, […]
Fair Isle knitting, or stranded knitting, is one of the most common ways to add color to a knitting project. It seems like it might be difficult, but it’s actually pretty easy, as this fair isle knitting tutorial will show. Fair Isle Knitting vs. Stranded Knitting First to get a common question out of the […]
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, […]