Tired of mid-project tangles and knitting bag nightmares? Wind an unwieldy skein into a neat and convenient center-pull ball of yarn! Winding skeins of yarn into usable center-pull balls is must-know skill for every yarn crafter—it prevents knots, keeps yarn from rolling around while you’re knitting or crocheting, and it helps you avoid those epic […]
Stranded colorwork—a technique for knitting with multiple yarn colors—can bring a serious infusion of style and pattern to your projects, but dealing with more than one strand of yarn at once can quickly turn into knotted mess if you’re not careful. But, don’t despair! There are ways to keep your yarn under control without losing […]
As any new knitter will tell you, weaving in yarn ends seems like it should be a pretty straightforward task, but hiding those extra inches can be surprisingly frustrating if you don’t know what you’re doing. Luckily, learning three simple techniques—the selvedge edge weave, duplicate stitch, and invisible purl bump weave—will have you finishing your […]
So, you’ve recently started knitting or crocheting, and now you’ve got to know your yarns. At this point, you’ve probably started to be able to tell the difference between inexpensive yet durable acrylics and fancier fibers like wool blends, bamboos, cottons, and silks by feel, but, once you get to favorite yarn shop, how do you know which yarn will be best for your project?
Whether you’re an experienced knitter or a beginner just learning the ropes, lifelines can be a complete sanity savers, especially if you make a mistake. When should you use one? Check out this guide!
If you’ve ever been frustrated by the wonky gaps and holes that sometimes occur as you’re picking up stitches when knitting sleeves, you’ll definitely want to check out this helpful guide for knitting neat underarms!
If learning to knit is on your to-do list for 2015, this fully illustrated knitting basics post is definitely a good place to start.
