Today I have a video for you on the tubular cast on technique. Warning - it's a long one (I don't typically like to record long videos, but there you go.) I'll provide the timestamps below in case you want to skip to just the particular method you're interested in. A tubular cast on is… Continue reading Tubular Cast On – Three Methods
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Applied I-Cord Edging
This week I have a couple videos for you on an applied I-cord edging, and how to finish it when working in the round. First up - how to work the applied I-cord: Next, how to finish that I-cord when you're working in the round: I love using an I-cord edging when you want a… Continue reading Applied I-Cord Edging
Cabling without a Cable Needle
Today I have a tutorial video on cabling without a cable needle. I cover 1x1 cables and 2x2 cables. I hope this was helpful! Happy Knitting!
Tension Issues – Enlarged Left Knits
Today is the last post (for now) in my series on Tension Issues. We'll be focusing on the left knit stitches in things like ribbing and cables. The left-hand knit stitch in ribbing and cables is very often a bit enlarged compared to the other stitches. This is because of the excess yarn that is… Continue reading Tension Issues – Enlarged Left Knits
Tension Issues – Rowing Out
Today I continue the series on tension issues, and focus on rowing out. Rowing out is very similar to guttering, but it only happens at one edge or the other (or both!) instead of all the way across the row. Here is a video explaining why this happens, and some ways to try to improve… Continue reading Tension Issues – Rowing Out
Tension Issues – Gutters
Last week I talked about how to identify certain tension issues. This week I'm going to focus on gutters specifically. Here is a video on gutters - some ideas on how to identify, and how to remedy the issue: Here are some more thoughts: Another method to try to identify whether it is the knits… Continue reading Tension Issues – Gutters
Tension Issues – Identifying Issues
Today I'm going to start a series on tension issues in knitting. I'll post each Friday this month with a new video and blog post on the topic. In order to know what techniques to try in order to fix the issues, first we need to determine if there *are* any issues- and what issues… Continue reading Tension Issues – Identifying Issues
Slip Knot Cast On
Hello all! Today I have a new video tutorial on the slip knot cast on. I really like this cast on for cuff-down socks. It looks great with 1x1 ribbing and is super stretchy. Here's the video: Have you ever used this cast on before? What types of items do you like using it for?… Continue reading Slip Knot Cast On
Seaming Series: Using a slip knot versus Not using a slip knot
Hello! Today I'm posting a tutorial video that was a request from a student (a while ago, so I apologize for my delay in filming this!) She asked me to show the difference between starting seams when you've used a slip knot versus when you haven't used a slip knot for the long tail cast… Continue reading Seaming Series: Using a slip knot versus Not using a slip knot
Seaming Series: Finishing Mattress Stitch
Hello! If you recall, I did a whole series of videos on seaming a couple of years ago - and one of my videos showed how to finish off the end of mattress stitch. Well, that method is only really applicable if no further seaming will be happening on that edge. (And isn't really an… Continue reading Seaming Series: Finishing Mattress Stitch