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…
A couple of months ago I was at my local yarn shop and saw they were carrying the Knitting Barber Cords. I had seen an ad for this product online and was…
If you’ve been knitting for a little bit then you probably have encountered the knitting technique “ssk“. It’s a type of decrease stitch, and often you will see it paired with a…