Basic ankle socks
This is my favorite recipe for simple knitted slipper socks.
Knitting
Head size chart for knitting hats
These measurements are the average head circumference measures gathered from different sources (e.g. knitting books & websites). You can use the measurement as a basis when you are grading your hat design or when you are knitting a hat as a gift. However, there is no chart that works for everyone so it’s always better …
Best knitting websites in 2022
In this post I have listed some of my favorite knitting-related websites for the year 2022 and why I like them so much. Is there an awesome website missing? Drop a comment below or send me an email at knitgrammer(at)knitgrammer.com and I’ll check it. 1. Ravelry Ravelry is a website with a lot of patterns …
How many stitches to cast on for a hat
Calculate the amount of stitches based on the desired measurements of the hat and your gauge.
Knitting abbreviations
A list of knitting abbreviations used in my patterns.
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 …
