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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.

May 245 min

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.

Apr 196 min

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.

Feb 238 min

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?

Nov 3, 20236 min

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.

Oct 20, 20234 min

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.

Jul 21, 20235 min

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?

May 5, 20235 min

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.

Dec 2, 20223 min

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!

Sep 30, 20228 min

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!

Sep 2, 20229 min

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.

Jul 29, 20226 min

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!

Jun 24, 20224 min

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.

Apr 15, 20224 min

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.

Feb 18, 20223 min

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.

Nov 26, 20214 min

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.

May 28, 20212 min

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.

Apr 16, 20213 min

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.

Feb 26, 20213 min

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.

Feb 12, 20213 min

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.

Jan 15, 20214 min

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.

Dec 18, 20206 min

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.

Dec 11, 20202 min

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.

Nov 13, 20203 min

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.

Oct 23, 20205 min

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.

Oct 9, 20203 min

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!

Aug 28, 20206 min

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.

Aug 21, 20203 min

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!

Jul 31, 20204 min

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.

Jul 24, 20203 min

My Favorite Knitting Technique Resources

I've always been interested in learning new skills and techniques. Here are my favorite resources for getting nerdy with knitting.

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