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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![How to Knit One-row Buttonholes in 2x2 Ribbing [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_3242376f9ac94934b675fcea678a96c6~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_475,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_3242376f9ac94934b675fcea678a96c6~mv2.png)
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- Oct 20
- 4 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.
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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_316,h_474,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_0420e019456549b3b458cd6ba92c2ea8~mv2.png)
- Jul 21
- 5 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?
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![Invisible Cast-on for Toe-up Socks [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_8de31db8833c4dc6b81b2164dc96be5c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_475,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_8de31db8833c4dc6b81b2164dc96be5c~mv2.png)
- May 5
- 5 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.
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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.png)
- Dec 2, 2022
- 3 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!
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- Sep 30, 2022
- 8 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!
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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_317,h_475,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_fba0703da7854bafa1f8c8c85ceacbe7~mv2.png)
- Sep 2, 2022
- 9 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.
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- Jul 29, 2022
- 6 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!
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- Jun 24, 2022
- 4 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.
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- Apr 15, 2022
- 4 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.
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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.png)
- Feb 18, 2022
- 3 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.
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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_316,h_474,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_41bc040411cc4375ad14bb8ce1f56b6f~mv2.png)
- Nov 26, 2021
- 4 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.
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- May 28, 2021
- 2 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.
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- Apr 16, 2021
- 3 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.
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- Feb 26, 2021
- 3 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.
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- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 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.
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- Jan 15, 2021
- 4 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.
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- Dec 18, 2020
- 6 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.
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![How to Knit the Droplet Stitch [Tutorial]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_c483be310f03432a841738f2e1428caa~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_475,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_c483be310f03432a841738f2e1428caa~mv2.png)
- Dec 11, 2020
- 2 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.
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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.png)
- Nov 13, 2020
- 3 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.
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- Oct 23, 2020
- 5 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.
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![How to Kitchener Stitch in Pattern [Tutorial]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_31d6ef0b547d4dd3a150926a88aa50ad~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_476,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_31d6ef0b547d4dd3a150926a88aa50ad~mv2.png)
- Oct 9, 2020
- 3 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!
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- Aug 28, 2020
- 6 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.
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- Aug 21, 2020
- 3 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!
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- Jul 31, 2020
- 4 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.
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- Jul 24, 2020
- 3 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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![How to Keep Your Floats Loose with Yarnovers [Tutorial]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_652e1cda83b049c198f05faa5b3281b7~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_316,h_474,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_652e1cda83b049c198f05faa5b3281b7~mv2.png)
- Jul 17, 2020
- 2 min
How to Keep Your Floats Loose with Yarnovers [Tutorial]
In colorwork or mosaic knitting it's important to keep your floats loose. Here's a clever trick on how to do that with yarnovers.
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![Improving Circular Yoke Fit with Short Rows [TUTORIAL]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_e12452b83d8047e68edc3a7bda969bea~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_476,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_e12452b83d8047e68edc3a7bda969bea~mv2.png)
- Jun 12, 2020
- 4 min
Improving Circular Yoke Fit with Short Rows [TUTORIAL]
Circular yokes can be a bit of pain to make fit right. In this tutorial I show how to knit short rows for better-fitting round yoke sweaters
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![6 Ways to Knit Mirrored Increases [Tutorial]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_cd6b1a9d936b4590a62c085a522e95fe~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_317,h_564,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_cd6b1a9d936b4590a62c085a522e95fe~mv2.png)
- May 22, 2020
- 5 min
6 Ways to Knit Mirrored Increases [Tutorial]
For pretty much every increase you can think of there's a mirror-image counterpart! Here are video tutorials for six methods of knitting
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![How to Add Beads to Knitting [Tutorial]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2a6e85_23d40f87d4b54899977f2cc930d30cde~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_316,h_474,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/2a6e85_23d40f87d4b54899977f2cc930d30cde~mv2.png)
- Apr 17, 2020
- 3 min
How to Add Beads to Knitting [Tutorial]
This year's mystery shawl, Trick of the Light MKAL includes some (optional) beaded sections. One of the questions I get asked a lot is...
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