Binding-off is often thought of as one of the final steps in knitting. It’s how you take “live” stitches off the needle to create an edging (and it often looks similar to…
A common question I receive is “Can I machine-wash my finished knits if I used superwash wool?” I get asked this a lot because although superwash means the fiber has been treated…
Shortly after first learning to knit, I purchased my first “hank” of yarn – this is yarn that comes in a big loop, twisted in a coil formation (pictured below on the…
Let’s say you’ve knit some scarves, cowls, maybe even some hats, and now you’re looking for something that’s a bit more “next level”. But maybe you’re not quite ready to make a…
A couple of years ago I wrote a blog post all about the basics of double-stranding (if you are brand new to this idea/technique, I highly recommend checking it out!). I dove…