Knitting Fundamentals

Jul 21, 20232 min read

Double Decreases in Knitting

Double Decreases are a hallmark of lace knitting and are also used in highly textured stitch patterns. There is usually more than one...

Jul 12, 20236 min read

Master Class: Seaming Set-In Sleeves

Set-in sleeves give such a tailored look to a sweater! How you seam the sleeve makes a big difference in the final appearance. Follow...

Mar 8, 20234 min read

Measuring Lengths when Knitting with Lace & Superwash Yarn

One of the biggest frustrations with knitting garments in a superwash yarn or in a lace pattern, is not ending up with the proper length.

Oct 28, 20225 min read

Master Class: Tassels & Fringe

Get ready to bump up your next DIY project with some drama! Tassels and fringe add weight, provide useful pulls, look cool, and are...

Jul 6, 20221 min read

Controlling Ladders Next to Cables

If you've ever noticed a sloppy column of stitches after your cables, those are ladders. Besides being unattractive, they affect the...

Feb 23, 20223 min read

Improving your Knitting Tension

Before I started the Master Hand Knitting Certification program, I hadn't really given my knitting tension a lot of thought. I whipped...

Mar 18, 20213 min read

When My Knitting Pattern Doesn't Have Size Labels

If you're finding more and more knitting patterns omitting the traditional size labels you're not alone. From magazines to independent...