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This garter stitch washcloth knitting pattern is a perfect first project for a new knitter, and I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make it a success. Why Start with a Washcloth? A washcloth is a great first knitting project because it is small, so it’s relatively quick and easy to knit, […]
Garter Stitch is the simplest knitting stitch pattern out there, but that doesn’t mean it’s always simple. Here’s a guide to knitting garter stitch that will cover all the basics and beyond of knitting, shaping and seaming. What is Garter Stitch? Garter stitch is the name for the fabric that is made by knitting every […]
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 […]
If you’re learning to knit or wanting to explore basic stitch patterns, this sampler scarf knitting pattern is for you. I’ve long advocated for knitting a scarf as your first knitting project (specifically a bulky yarn garter stitch scarf) because it gives you a lot of time to get comfortable with making knit stitches. Also […]
Intarsia is one of the common ways to add color to your knitting projects, but if you don’t know how to knit intarsia, it looks kind of hard and confusing. Never fear; it’s actually pretty easy! What is Instarsia Knitting? Intarsia knitting is a way to make big blocks of a different color in your […]
There are so many knitting cast on methods out there, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. Here’s a quick overview of some of my favorite knitting cast on methods and when I like to use them. The Easiest: Backward Loop Cast On The backward loop cast on is often the first […]
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 […]