Stitchopedia Archives at Jessie At Home

Starch Crochet or Knit tutorial – with recipe!

Sometimes we need to starch our crochet (or knit) projects. I just made a basket that needed some starching to keep the sides up and the bottom flat. Would you like to learn how? Well, I’m going to teach you one method using corn starch.

Wet Felt Join

The wet felt join is a great join for a feltable yarn – such as most animal fibers. It’s best used when joining the same color, as when joining a new skein of the same color, or when there is a knot in your yarn that needs to be removed.

Decreases: K2tog & ssk

A slightly faded image of Two white hands showing the chain edge of a piece of knitting with the wood needles still in the knitting. The yarn is very pale pink and the background is purple. Over the image is the text, "Chain Edge for Garter Stitch", "Easy Peasy", and "Stitchopedia, Jessie At Home".

Step by Step Guide to Knitting Neat Garter Stitch Edges, Knit Like a Pro

Learn how to create a beautiful and neat garter stitch edges that will elevate your projects to a whole new level.

Long Tail Cast On

The long tail cast on, also called the double cast on, is my go-to cast on. I find it’s fast and gives a nice looking, even, and secure edge. It does require some yarn usage estimations, but no worries, I’ll give you some tips.

Stitchopedia ~ Knit M1L and M1R Increases from Jessie At Home

Increases: M1R and M1L Tutorial with Video

Learn to knit the M1R (make 1 right, or right leaning make one) and the M1L (make 1 left or left leaning make one).

Knit Linen Stitch How To: Step by Step Tutorial in Rows and Rounds

Learn to knit the linen stitch, also called the fabric stitch, in rows or rounds. I have written out the stitch pattern with process photos, and included a video.

Yarn Organization: Yarn Swatch Cards

Here is a great way to see exactly what yarn you have, without having to look through it all! You can organize these little swatch cards on office/book rings.