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 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...
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...
Working from Charts: Cables
Charts Series Part 3 of 4: Working From Charts: Cables CABLE CHART KEYS:One of the main differences between Cable charts versus the Knit/Purl or Stranded Colorwork charts is that cable...
Working from Charts: Cables
Charts Series Part 3 of 4: Working From Charts: Cables CABLE CHART KEYS:One of the main differences between Cable charts versus the Knit/Purl or Stranded Colorwork charts is that cable...
Working From Charts: Colorwork
While most stranded knitting these days is referred to as “Fair Isle” knitting, this is actually a misnomer, as Fair Isle knitting is a very specific type of stranded colorwork...
Working From Charts: Colorwork
While most stranded knitting these days is referred to as “Fair Isle” knitting, this is actually a misnomer, as Fair Isle knitting is a very specific type of stranded colorwork...
Working From Charts: Knit / Purl Patterning
Many of our designs utilize charts as part of the instructions. There are four main types of charts: Knit/Purl patterning, Stranded Colorwork, Cables, and Lace. While most of the basic...
Working From Charts: Knit / Purl Patterning
Many of our designs utilize charts as part of the instructions. There are four main types of charts: Knit/Purl patterning, Stranded Colorwork, Cables, and Lace. While most of the basic...
Three Needle Bind Off
Quite a few Kelbourne Woolens patterns utilize a 3-Needle Bind-Off – it is a wonderful way to work a secure, yet not-bulky shoulder seam or finish off a cowl knit...
Three Needle Bind Off
Quite a few Kelbourne Woolens patterns utilize a 3-Needle Bind-Off – it is a wonderful way to work a secure, yet not-bulky shoulder seam or finish off a cowl knit...
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Tuck Stitches
Kate Gillam features a Tuck and Cable patterning that is worked both in the round and flat. The stitch pattern is 6 rounds, with a cable every 6th round, and...
Tuck Stitches
Kate Gillam features a Tuck and Cable patterning that is worked both in the round and flat. The stitch pattern is 6 rounds, with a cable every 6th round, and...
Cabling Without a Cable Needle
I exclusively work cables without a cable needle for a few reasons:1) I am notorious for never having notions. I use snippets of whatever yarn I’m working with for stitch markers,...
Cabling Without a Cable Needle
I exclusively work cables without a cable needle for a few reasons:1) I am notorious for never having notions. I use snippets of whatever yarn I’m working with for stitch markers,...
KW Summer Sweater KAL / Perfect Short Rows, Part 2
Hopefully you’re enjoying our Summer Sweater KAL! So far, we’ve gone over measuring the correct length for long tail cast ons, and yesterday, I went over the first step in...
KW Summer Sweater KAL / Perfect Short Rows, Part 2
Hopefully you’re enjoying our Summer Sweater KAL! So far, we’ve gone over measuring the correct length for long tail cast ons, and yesterday, I went over the first step in...
KW Summer Sweater KAL / Perfect Short Rows, Part 1
Are you enjoying our Summer Sweater Knit A Long? We hope so! Today’s post is another Tip + Trick, dedicated to teaching you how to work perfect, nearly invisible short...
KW Summer Sweater KAL / Perfect Short Rows, Part 1
Are you enjoying our Summer Sweater Knit A Long? We hope so! Today’s post is another Tip + Trick, dedicated to teaching you how to work perfect, nearly invisible short...
No Waste Long Tail Cast On
Today’s post is a tutorial dedicated to teaching you how to work a perfect long-tail cast-on with no threat of running out of yarn, or having excess length go to...
No Waste Long Tail Cast On
Today’s post is a tutorial dedicated to teaching you how to work a perfect long-tail cast-on with no threat of running out of yarn, or having excess length go to...
New Free Pattern: Alfalfa Baby Hat
When Charlie was a teeny tiny baby (in sharp contrast to her whopping 8 month old self), Kate was able to keep hats on her with no trouble. Now that...
New Free Pattern: Alfalfa Baby Hat
When Charlie was a teeny tiny baby (in sharp contrast to her whopping 8 month old self), Kate was able to keep hats on her with no trouble. Now that...