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![How to Pick Up Stitches Before Steeking [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_1eab475a2ac5484e93861e9303ba150d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_317,h_475,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/2a6e85_1eab475a2ac5484e93861e9303ba150d~mv2.webp)
Nov 1, 20247 min read
How to Pick Up Stitches Before Steeking [TUTORIAL]
Steeking doesn't have to be scary! In this tutorial you'll learn why and how to pick up stitches for button bands before cutting the steek.
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![How to Knit Vertical Pockets [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_b0b28bf6485e49199eb6bc3b2701fb8e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_317,h_475,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/2a6e85_b0b28bf6485e49199eb6bc3b2701fb8e~mv2.webp)
Oct 11, 20246 min read
How to Knit Vertical Pockets [TUTORIAL]
Pockets make everything better! In this tutorial you'll learn how to knit a vertical pocket that doesn't require steeking.
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May 24, 20245 min read
Jogless Garter Stitch in the Round: Comparison of Four Methods
How do you knit jogless garter stitch in the round? In this blog post I compare four different methods of hiding the jog.
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Apr 19, 20246 min read
Five Ways to Purl a Stitch
Do you hate purling? Perhaps you just haven't found the right method yet! In this blog post you'll learn 5 methods for purling a stitch.
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Feb 23, 20248 min read
Lifted, Invisible, and Median Increases in Knitting: What's the Difference?
Lifted, invisible, and median increases in knitting — are they the same thing? How do you knit them? When can you use them?
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![How to Knit One-row Buttonholes in 2x2 Ribbing [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_3242376f9ac94934b675fcea678a96c6~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_316,h_474,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_3242376f9ac94934b675fcea678a96c6~mv2.webp)
Nov 3, 20236 min read
How to Knit One-row Buttonholes in 2x2 Ribbing [TUTORIAL]
Looking for the perfect knitted buttonhole? In this blog post I demonstrate how to knit nearly invisible buttonholes in 2x2 ribbing.
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![Improved Stretchy Bind-off for 2x2 Ribbing [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_c83ccaa1d1d04b5998ac139972a759a4~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_475,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_c83ccaa1d1d04b5998ac139972a759a4~mv2.webp)
Oct 20, 20234 min read
Improved Stretchy Bind-off for 2x2 Ribbing [TUTORIAL]
Looking for the perfect stretchy bind-off for 2x2 ribbing? In this blog post I present two techniques for sock cuffs and sweater hems.
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![Two Ways to Knit Short-row Mini Gussets for Afterthought Heels [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_0420e019456549b3b458cd6ba92c2ea8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_475,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_0420e019456549b3b458cd6ba92c2ea8~mv2.webp)
Jul 21, 20235 min read
Two Ways to Knit Short-row Mini Gussets for Afterthought Heels [TUTORIAL]
When doing short-row mini gussets for afterthought heels, is it better to start with shortest or longest short rows? Which one fits better?
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![Invisible Cast-on for Toe-up Socks [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_8de31db8833c4dc6b81b2164dc96be5c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_316,h_474,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_8de31db8833c4dc6b81b2164dc96be5c~mv2.webp)
May 5, 20235 min read
Invisible Cast-on for Toe-up Socks [TUTORIAL]
Step-by-step photo tutorial for the invisible cast-on, a type of closed cast-on that can be used on toe-up socks, for example.
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![How to Knit Colorwork Inside Out [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_18493e32b28b4bd99b2debd523690dcc~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_475,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_18493e32b28b4bd99b2debd523690dcc~mv2.webp)
Dec 2, 20223 min read
How to Knit Colorwork Inside Out [TUTORIAL]
Struggling with tight floats in colorwork? In this blog post I demonstrate an easy trick to keep your floats loose: knitting inside out!
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Sep 30, 20228 min read
6 Common Misconceptions about Gauge Swatches
"Swatches are lying liars who lie". In this blog post I explore six common misconceptions about swatching. Let's bust some swatch myths!
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![How to Add Waist Shaping to Top-Down Sweaters [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_fba0703da7854bafa1f8c8c85ceacbe7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_316,h_474,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_fba0703da7854bafa1f8c8c85ceacbe7~mv2.webp)
Sep 2, 20229 min read
How to Add Waist Shaping to Top-Down Sweaters [TUTORIAL]
In this post I'll guide you through the measurements to take and calculations to make to add custom waist shaping to any top-down sweater.
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Jul 29, 20226 min read
5 Tips on How to Read Knitting Charts
Here are my five top tips on how to read knitting charts. If you're perplexed by the "no stitch" symbol, check this out!
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Jun 24, 20224 min read
Three Ways to Knit Centered Double Decrease Purlwise (CDDp)
In this blog post I demonstrate 3 different ways of knitting CDDp, that is, a centered double decrease made on the wrong side of the work.
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Apr 15, 20224 min read
Rowing Out: What Is It and How to Fix It?
In this blog post I discuss about a common knitting problem called rowing out, what causes it, and suggest three solutions to fixing it.
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![How to Knit a No-slip SSK Decrease [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_d7a2c0932e314c1b962938304914e32f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_475,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_d7a2c0932e314c1b962938304914e32f~mv2.webp)
Feb 18, 20223 min read
How to Knit a No-slip SSK Decrease [TUTORIAL]
In this blog post I demonstrate how to knit a no-slip SSK, an alternative left-leaning decrease without having to slip any stitches.
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![Two-pass Knitting for Multi-color Stranded Colorwork [Tutorial]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_41bc040411cc4375ad14bb8ce1f56b6f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_475,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_41bc040411cc4375ad14bb8ce1f56b6f~mv2.webp)
Nov 26, 20214 min read
Two-pass Knitting for Multi-color Stranded Colorwork [Tutorial]
Two-pass knitting is an easy way to knit multi-color stranded colorwork so that you're only working with two yarns at a time.
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May 28, 20212 min read
Smooth Moves: Improving SSK, SSSK, and CDD Decreases
The fewer movements, the more efficient and faster your knitting. Learn how to knit smoother versions of the SSK, SSSK, and CDD decreases.
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Apr 16, 20213 min read
Knitting Styles Survey, Part 3: Geographical Considerations
How do people knit in different parts of the world? In the 3rd part of the results to the survey I examine knitting styles across the globe.
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Feb 26, 20213 min read
An Easy Trick to Remembering M1R and M1L Increases
Here's an easy way to remember M1L and M1R: always pick up the strand from back to front with the needle that points to the right direction.
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Feb 12, 20213 min read
Knitting Styles Survey, Part 2: Right vs Left-Handed Knitters
In the second part of the knitting styles survey results, I examine the similarities and differences between right and left handed knitters.
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Jan 15, 20214 min read
Knitting Styles Survey, Part 1: Broad Strokes
Which is more common, picking (continental) or throwing (English knitting)? Here's the first batch of results to the knitting styles survey.
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Dec 18, 20206 min read
Categorizing Knitting Styles
What's your knitting style? In this blog post I categorize knitting styles based on how you hold your yarn and how stitches are mounted.
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![How to Knit the Droplet Stitch [Tutorial]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_c483be310f03432a841738f2e1428caa~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_316,h_474,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_c483be310f03432a841738f2e1428caa~mv2.webp)
Dec 11, 20202 min read
How to Knit the Droplet Stitch [Tutorial]
My latest shawl pattern, Ardisia, features a textured droplet stitch pattern made with dip stitches. Here's a tutorial on how to knit them.
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![How to Pick up Stitches with a Crochet Hook [Tutorial]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_c6595332ec0b45d0bb791ec40a955464~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_476,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_c6595332ec0b45d0bb791ec40a955464~mv2.webp)
Nov 13, 20203 min read
How to Pick up Stitches with a Crochet Hook [Tutorial]
In this tutorial I discuss when, why and how to pick up stitches in knitting and share my method of picking up stitches with a crochet hook.
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Oct 23, 20205 min read
How to Improve Top-down Raglan Fit with Short Rows
In this blog post I dissect the reason for top-down raglan fit issues and share 2 approaches to fix them either with or without short rows.
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![How to Kitchener Stitch in Pattern [Tutorial]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_31d6ef0b547d4dd3a150926a88aa50ad~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_316,h_474,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_31d6ef0b547d4dd3a150926a88aa50ad~mv2.webp)
Oct 9, 20203 min read
How to Kitchener Stitch in Pattern [Tutorial]
Do you struggle to remember the steps for Kitchener stitch? Follow these 3 simple rules for grafting in any pattern made of knits and purls!
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Aug 28, 20206 min read
How Stretchy is Stretchy? Updated Comparison of 20 Bind-off Methods
Update to the stretchy bind-off comparison! Here's a list of 20 bind-off methods, ranked from worst to best in terms of stretch and flare.
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Aug 21, 20203 min read
8 More Stretchy Bind-offs You've Probably Never Heard of
Want to learn a new stretchy bind-off? Here are 8 obscure stretchy bind-off methods you've probably never even heard of... let alone tried!
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Jul 31, 20204 min read
The Anatomy of Twisted Stitches
In this blog post I help you diagnose if you're unintentionally working in twisted stitches and tell you three ways how to fix them.
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