Knitting abbreviations
A list of knitting abbreviations used in my patterns.
Knitting
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 can close the toe running the yarn through the final stitches and pulling snug. But if you make a wider toe …
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 topic: Cast On, Bind Off: 54 Step-by-Step Methods; Find the perfect start and finish for every knitting project. When selecting a …
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 was just way too tight and I couldn’t pull the sock over my heel. That’s when I discovered the numerous ways …
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 also understand how different materials and stitch patterns affect the fabric qualities, know the math behind knitting and learn to read …
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 good quality yarn Selecting good quality sock yarn is maybe one of the most important factors. If the durability is the …
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.
