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If you like to knit stripes or colorwork where the colors change regularly, you’ll want to learn how to carry yarn up as you knit so you don’t have as many ends to weave in. Why Carry Yarn Up? Before we get to how to carry yarn up, you might be wondering why you would […]
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. […]
Cotton yarn is popular among knitters and crocheters because it is inexpensive, durable and comes in lots of colors, but there are a few things you should know when knitting with cotton yarn (or crocheting, for that matter). What is Cotton Yarn? Cotton yarn is spun from the fluffy part of the cotton plant, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
I was recently cleaning out my closet and found some things I didn’t want to keep but wanted to reuse the yarn, so I thought it would be a great time to show you how to take apart a sweater so you can use the yarn for something else. This is a handknit sweater shown […]
Knowing how to use a lifeline in knitting can be a big help when you are learning new skills such as lace or cables, or when working a complicated project that might be difficult to rip back. I’ve been working on a project with a somewhat complicated brioche pattern and I decided I had to […]