Short rows are a technique for shaping the knitwork that allows you to knit a gentle curve or slope by adding extra length of fabric to parts of your knitting. Learn how to knit perfect short rows with the wrap and turn method.
Category: Beginner’s Guide
A collection of blog posts aimed at the brand new knitter – a guide for the first few weeks and months of knitting
Selvedges – edge stitches in knitting
Slipping Stitches – a knitting tutorial
Knitting twisted stitches – knit & purl through the back of the loop
Invisible seams in garter stitch
Knitting in the round – an introduction to circular knitting
Big loop on the final stitch of the row and uneven edges
Understanding Yarn Labels
A guide to blocking your knitting
Blocking is the finishing touch to a knitting project. It is a simple matter of washing or wetting your newly knitted item and letting it dry flat in the shape you wish it to have. It evens out the stitches and the edges and gives your piece that finished look. Some people never block their… Continue reading A guide to blocking your knitting
Finishing a knitting project
When you knit the last row of your knitting project, you are not quite done. First you have to bind off to secure the stitches and give the piece a nice finished edge, then you weave in the yarn tails, and as the icing on the cake, you may choose to wash and block your… Continue reading Finishing a knitting project
How to switch between knit and purl stitches
How to read a knitting pattern
Three easy knitted dishcloths – free patterns
Your first knitted project
How to fix a dropped stitch in knitting
It happens to all of us... sometimes a stitch drops off the needle tips, and more often than not, we don't even notice and keep knitting. That dropped stitch can unravel an entire column, so it must be fixed, sooner rather than later. Step one: Don't panic! It's not a disaster, and it's easy to fix.
Mysterious holes and extra stitches
One of the most common mistakes for new knitters is accidentally adding new stitches by doing something called a yarn over. You may realize your number of stitches is growing because the edges of your knitting is slanting outward, or maybe you have been keeping track by counting your stitches every few rows. Another way… Continue reading Mysterious holes and extra stitches
Learn to purl and make stockinette
Once you have learned to make the knit stitch, it is time to learn how to make the other basic stitch in knitting - the purl stitch. If you have skipped the first lesson, please take a look at my previous post. If you already have a piece of knitting going, where you have been… Continue reading Learn to purl and make stockinette
Knitting your first stitches
There are only two basic stitches in knitting: The knit stitch, and its reverse counterpart, the purl stitch. Basically all other stitches are either combinations or variations of the two. Once you can knit and purl, you will be able to create wash-cloths, potholders, scarves and cowls with a variety of pretty structured patterns. In… Continue reading Knitting your first stitches
How to get started knitting
Congratulations on your choice to start knitting. You are going to love it! My own knitting adventure began only a few years ago, and it didn't take long before I was hooked. I still remember what it is like to be a beginner knitter, and the stumbling blocks are fresh in my mind. I am… Continue reading How to get started knitting