In knitting, there are often several (if not more!) methods to work a particular technique. For example, there are at least 2 different methods for working the long-tail cast-on. And there are…
Through the years a popular question I get asked is “how much yarn will I need for swatching?” The answer hasn’t always been straightforward because it depends on different factors such as…
A few years ago I published my Raincheck Vest pattern, an open-style vest that featured raw edges. This means that the edges had no trim applied to them – it was just…
In previous blog posts I’ve talked about how you can utilize stitch markers for lots of different helpful purposes. One of the most helpful uses I have found is using them to…
Although there’s quite a bit of snow still on the ground here in Maine (thanks to an April Nor’easter storm that just blew through!), Spring is here and so I know many…