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.
There are so many knit decreases out there! In this Stitchopedia post, I will explain the k2tog (knit two together) and the ssk (slip slip knit), which are the two I see and use most often. Just as with the two kinds of make one increases we discussed a while back, these two decreases lean in opposite directions. I will also show you an alternate way to make the ssk. In this post you will find written instructions, process photos, … Read more
Learn how to create a beautiful and neat garter stitch edges that will elevate your projects to a whole new level.
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.
Learn to knit the M1R (make 1 right, or right leaning make one) and the M1L (make 1 left or left leaning make one).
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.
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.
These videos will help you to make knit stripes one at a time, connecting them to each other as they are knit using the join as you go method.
This video will show you how to add net yarn to the purl side of your work.
This video tutorial will teach you how to add net yarn to the knit side of your work.
