One of the most popular types of knitting increases is the “m1” (make 1). It’s a type of knitting increase where you create a new stitch in-between 2 existing stitches. You’ll find…
Around 5 years ago or so I was introduced to my first chainette-construction yarn. I was so surprised by it because it was a thicker yarn (in terms of the actual size…
Reading a knitting chart can seem confusing at first, but once you understand the basics you’ll realize that it actually makes perfect sense! In this blog post I’ll be explaining some of…
When you’re ready to start on a new knitting project, before you even decide on yarn you’re probably thinking the question: “What size should I make?”. For new garment knitters especially, this…
If you’ve ever had to ‘frog’ a project (i.e, rip it out) after it’s already been blocked, then your yarn doesn’t quite look the same, does it?! It gets crimped/kinky, and if…