How does yarn dominance affect the look of two-color corrugated ribbing? In this blog post you'll get a clear explanation of what yarn dominance is, how it works in stranded colorwork, and why corrugated ribbing behaves differently from regular ribbing. Through four practical swatch examples, find out how changing dominant yarns and knit/purl placement affects texture, stitch definition... and even knitting comfort! This will help you decide which arrangement looks best for y

What does “slip 1” really mean? In this post, you’ll learn seven ways to slip a stitch, from the four basic methods every knitter should know to more advanced techniques like slipping two stitches together and the special sl1yo used in brioche knitting. Discover how stitch orientation and yarn position affect your fabric, and master when (and why) to slip purlwise or knitwise.

Feather and Fan and Old Shale are often confused, but they’re two distinct, traditional Shetland lace stitch patterns with unique looks and structures. In this post, you’ll learn why the mix-up happened, how to tell them apart visually, and what makes their stitch construction different. Feather and Fan is jagged and angular, resembling feathers, while Old Shale is smooth and wavy like sea shells. Next time you’ll know which is which!

This blog post explores the concept of asymmetric compound raglan shaping, a more nuanced alternative to the conventional top-down raglan sweater. It explains how standard raglans oversimplify shaping, resulting in poor fit especially for size-inclusive designs. Learn how varying increase rates, separating shaping for body and sleeves, and asymmetry between front and back can vastly improve sweater fit and tailoring.

Learn how to knit the Centered Median Increase (CMI), a decorative double increase that turns one stitch into three stitches.

Learn how to knit horizontal forethought pockets with this step-by-step tutorial — no sewing or seaming required!