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Dandelion Stitch

The Upsala Hat from our Year of Bulky Hats features a fun floral motif commonly referred to as the Dandelion Stitch. Like most stitch patterns, it is quite easy once...

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Granny Square

Granny Square

As I said in my Granny Square Triangle Tutorial, Granny Squares and crocheting go hand-in-hand. I haven’t met a crocheter (or knitter!) who doesn’t love them, and I am no...

Granny Square

As I said in my Granny Square Triangle Tutorial, Granny Squares and crocheting go hand-in-hand. I haven’t met a crocheter (or knitter!) who doesn’t love them, and I am no...

Japanese Short Rows

Japanese Short Rows

Japanese Short Rows are an alternative method of creating short row shaping if the wrap and turn method does not suit you. This technique can be used to great effect...

Japanese Short Rows

Japanese Short Rows are an alternative method of creating short row shaping if the wrap and turn method does not suit you. This technique can be used to great effect...

August Mittens, a heavily cabled Aran inspired hand knit mitten designed by Kate Gagnon Osborn in blue wool/mohair yarn.

Year of Mittens: August Mitten

Its here! The first pattern in the Year of Mittens, the August Mitten! The cables on the August Mitten are inspired by the rich history of intricate stitching that is...

Year of Mittens: August Mitten

Its here! The first pattern in the Year of Mittens, the August Mitten! The cables on the August Mitten are inspired by the rich history of intricate stitching that is...

Joining a Folded Brim

Joining a Folded Brim

One of the items I love knitting most are hats, and the folded brim is a technique I use often. When you begin with a provisional cast-on – I prefer...

Joining a Folded Brim

One of the items I love knitting most are hats, and the folded brim is a technique I use often. When you begin with a provisional cast-on – I prefer...

Channel Island Bind-Off

Channel Island Bind-Off

The Fisherman Gansey is a classic garment with a rich and varied history. Two excellent books on the subject, The Complete Book of Traditional Guernsey and Jersey Knitting by Rae...

Channel Island Bind-Off

The Fisherman Gansey is a classic garment with a rich and varied history. Two excellent books on the subject, The Complete Book of Traditional Guernsey and Jersey Knitting by Rae...

Channel Island Cast-On

Channel Island Cast-On

The Fisherman Gansey is a classic garment with a rich and varied history. Two excellent books on the subject, The Complete Book of Traditional Guernsey and Jersey Knitting by Rae...

Channel Island Cast-On

The Fisherman Gansey is a classic garment with a rich and varied history. Two excellent books on the subject, The Complete Book of Traditional Guernsey and Jersey Knitting by Rae...

Single Crochet in Rows

Single Crochet in Rows

One of the most common thing you’ll hear as a new crafter or knitter who is interested in learning crochet is “oh, but crochet is so easy!” While this statement...

Single Crochet in Rows

One of the most common thing you’ll hear as a new crafter or knitter who is interested in learning crochet is “oh, but crochet is so easy!” While this statement...

Wet Blocking

Wet Blocking

There are two common ways to finish your knits: steaming and wet blocking. 99 times out of 100, we wet-block our knits, the other 1% we steam, and we never...

Wet Blocking

There are two common ways to finish your knits: steaming and wet blocking. 99 times out of 100, we wet-block our knits, the other 1% we steam, and we never...

Perfectly Picked Up Stitches

Perfectly Picked Up Stitches

Many knitting patterns have you pick up a specific number of stitches for button bands or other edges/facings. This is both a generous gift from the designer – they’ve done...

Perfectly Picked Up Stitches

Many knitting patterns have you pick up a specific number of stitches for button bands or other edges/facings. This is both a generous gift from the designer – they’ve done...

Garter Tab Cast On

Garter Tab Cast On

The Garter Tab Cast-On: You may wonder why shawls begin with this odd little bit of knitting. It’s fussy, it’s tricky, it’s annoying. But the Garter Tab Cast-On is also...

Garter Tab Cast On

The Garter Tab Cast-On: You may wonder why shawls begin with this odd little bit of knitting. It’s fussy, it’s tricky, it’s annoying. But the Garter Tab Cast-On is also...

Granny Square Triangle

Granny Square Triangle

Granny Squares and crocheting go hand-in-hand. I haven’t met a crocheter (or knitter!) who doesn’t love them, and I am no exception. Granny squares were the first motif I learned...

Granny Square Triangle

Granny Squares and crocheting go hand-in-hand. I haven’t met a crocheter (or knitter!) who doesn’t love them, and I am no exception. Granny squares were the first motif I learned...

Chinese American female wearing the oversized, lace Sawyer turtleneck sweater in oatmeal heather.

Working from Charts: Lace

Many of our designs utilize charts as part of the instructions. There are four types of charts featured in the collection: Knit/Purl patterning, Stranded Colorwork, Cables, and Lace. While most...

Working from Charts: Lace

Many of our designs utilize charts as part of the instructions. There are four types of charts featured in the collection: Knit/Purl patterning, Stranded Colorwork, Cables, and Lace. While most...