Lumi slippers
Warm and cosy colorwork slippers knitted from toe-up with Aran or worsted weight yarn.
Knitting blog by Knitgrammer
How to graft the toe of a sock
The primary purpose of grafting is to join two pieces of knitting so that the seam is as invisible as possible. If you have 6 to 12 stitches remaining, for instance when you make a round toe, you...
The ultimate list of cast-on methods
I gathered a list of most commonly used cast-on methods and I also added the matching cast-off if I found one. If you would like to learn more there is a whole book about...
The ultimate list of bind-off methods
The regular bind-off is the first method many of us have learned and for long it was the only one I used. Then I made my first pair of toe-up socks and the edge...
Master these 5 skills to become a pro knitter
You can knit beautiful and usable things if you learn the basics, follow good patterns and use the yarn recommend on them. But if you want to become a pro knitter you need to...
Best yarn for knitting socks
There are three things to consider when selecting sock yarn: the fiber content, the thickness of the yarn and …
5+1 tips for knitting socks that last
If you would like your hand knit socks to last longer keep on reading because I’m going to share my top tips of how to make a durable pair of socks. 1. Knit with...
Best summer sock yarns
Guide for selecting a perfect yarn for your knitted summer socks.
7 common sweater knitting mistakes
Knitting garments take time and money so wouldn’t it be great if the garment would look and feel fabulous on you. Below I have listed 7 most common reasons why knitters end up being unhappy with their sweater project and how to avoid these mistakes.
The easiest way to cast on toe-up socks
The easiest way to cast on for toe-up socks is the Turkish also known as the eastern cast on method.
