Three ways to add stitches in the middle of a row In this post, I’ve compared three ways to add more stitches to a row in the middle of a project. This can be done at the start, the end, or in the middle of a row. Whether a cast on method is used to […]
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Knitting how to: Pinhole cast on with a crochet hook Pinhole cast on is a good way to start knitting from the center, for example, for hats, toe-up socks, circles, and squares. I really wanted to use this cast on, but I thought it was hard to do. But that was before I learned to
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Beautiful Christmas home decor patterns to knit and crochet Get into the Holiday spirit while making these Christmas home decor patterns! I’m always on the lookout for things to knit and crochet, especially for Christmas. Unfortunately, there’s not enough time in a day to make all those projects I spot. But I figured that if
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How to do the Chinese waitress cast on with a crochet hook The Chinese Waitress cast on is a little more complicated and time consuming than some other cast on methods. And honestly, it took me a while to figure this one out. But don’t let that scare you off! Why? Because the Chinese waitress
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The knitted cast on: easy and versatile If you could only learn one cast on the knitted cast on would be a good choice! I like that the knitted cast on is a versatile one. It works great for starting a new project as well as for adding more stitches in the middle of a
Add new stitches with the Backwards loop cast on The backwards loop cast on works both for casting on for a new project and for adding new stitches in the middle of an project. The most prominent features of this cast on is that it’s easy to do and very loose and floppy. The looseness
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Things new knitters don’t do (that maybe they should) I have noticed a few things that experienced knitters do, but new knitters may not have learned yet. These are 5 easy ways to improve your knitting! Using your swatch for more than measuring gauge Getting to know your yarn and fibers properly Knitting on multiple
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Baby matinee jackets and cardigans You could never have too many patterns for baby matinee jackets and cardigans. They look adorable, are fun to make, and are much-appreciated gifts for new babies. In this post, I have gathered a bunch of both knitting and crochet patterns for baby jackets, coats, and cardigans. Let’s get stitching!
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How to pick up a dropped stitch Have you discovered a long tear in your knitting? Like a yarn ladder? Then you have dropped a stitch. Dropped stitches are unfortunate but they do happen now and then. I guess you may have lost one recently as you’re here reading this post 🙂 I use a
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I knitted this super easy ribbed beanie on circular needles and it’s a pretty fast knit, after all, a beanie isn’t that big. But it’s not just fast and easy it’s also a fun knit and comfy to wear! This ribbed beanie hugs my head gently while keeping me warm. The entire hat is knit
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