How-To: Make a Center-Pull Ball of Yarn with a Pill Bottle
Have a pile of unwound skeins, but no ball winder or swift? No problem! Make a perfect center-pull ball of yarn with a pill bottle!
knitting tips
Knitting Tip: Add Custom Embroidery to Knits with Duplicate Stitch
Add custom colors and embroidery to your hand or store-bought knits–and cover up colorwork or striping mistakes while you’re at it–with this handy duplicate stitch tutorial!
How-To: Spit Splice Yarn
As an avid knitter and crocheter, I’ve known about spit splicing for years, but the name just sounded gross, so I never got around to trying it. That is, until this morning.
How-To: Knitting Pleats
Intimidated by the idea of knitting pleats? Don’t be! Check out this helpful tutorial.
Knitting Videos: 4 Finishing Techniques from The Purl Bee
Brush up your knitting end game with four helpful new finishing technique video tutorials–including three needle bind off, seaming garter stitch, mattress stitch, and kitchener stitch–from the awesome folks over at The Purl Bee!
Knitting and Crochet: 5 Resources for Blocking Basics
Fiber crafting season is upon us, so I put together a roundup of helpful resources for blocking basics!
How-To: Determine the Weight of Your Yarn
Lost the label? Have a skein of your neighbor’s homespun? Check out this helpful method for determining yarn weight!
