Having worked in a yarn shop (as well as just being an avid knitter for a while now), I have learned A LOT about yarn substitution! The term “yarn substitution” is used…
There are a few popular ways to join in a new skein of yarn, so I thought I would share with you one of my favorite ways – the double stitch method.…
Eyelets are everywhere in knitting! They are created by pairing a YO (yarn-over) with a decrease stitch, like a k2tog (knit 2 together) or skp (slip, knit, pass). Here are some examples…
Today I released a brand new accessory pattern! Introducing Fire & Rain – a 2-color slip stitch rib cowl knit up in the beautiful Purl Soho yarn. If you have never had…
One of the patterns featured in my Spring collection with Manos del Uruguay yarns is Mountain Laurel – a double-stranded, asymmetrical scarf/shawlette. I thought it might be helpful to talk about the…