
Embroidering on Knitting
Embroidery is a really simple and quick way to add additional embellishment to your finished knitting. The July Mittens feature a riot of embroidery on the top of the hand,...
Embroidering on Knitting
Embroidery is a really simple and quick way to add additional embellishment to your finished knitting. The July Mittens feature a riot of embroidery on the top of the hand,...

Stranded: Colorwork vs. Fair Isle Knitting
One of the techniques I love researching is colorwork knitting, and in doing so have discovered a wealth of different styles and methods. Knitters commonly use “Fair Isle” knitting to...
Stranded: Colorwork vs. Fair Isle Knitting
One of the techniques I love researching is colorwork knitting, and in doing so have discovered a wealth of different styles and methods. Knitters commonly use “Fair Isle” knitting to...

Short Rows: Wrap and Turn
Short row shaping is used often in sweaters – especially those knit in the round – most commonly to raise the back neck, create a sleeve cap, lower the back...
Short Rows: Wrap and Turn
Short row shaping is used often in sweaters – especially those knit in the round – most commonly to raise the back neck, create a sleeve cap, lower the back...

A Brief History of the Bohus Stickning Cooperative
The Swedish workshop founded by Emma Jacobsson with humble beginnings as the Bohuslän Domestic Industry became the Bohus Stickning cooperative in 1939. Known for its unique style of colorwork, the cooperative...
A Brief History of the Bohus Stickning Cooperative
The Swedish workshop founded by Emma Jacobsson with humble beginnings as the Bohuslän Domestic Industry became the Bohus Stickning cooperative in 1939. Known for its unique style of colorwork, the cooperative...

Picot Edging
We all know you can bind off using a picot edging, but did you ever think to cast on using one? This unusual shawl cast on was found in an...
Picot Edging
We all know you can bind off using a picot edging, but did you ever think to cast on using one? This unusual shawl cast on was found in an...

Inserting a Vertical Pocket
When Meghan designed Killybegs, she really wanted pockets, but also wanted the design to be easy to make for people looking to add a classic closet staple to their wardrobe....
Inserting a Vertical Pocket
When Meghan designed Killybegs, she really wanted pockets, but also wanted the design to be easy to make for people looking to add a classic closet staple to their wardrobe....

Embroidering on Knitting
Embroidery is a really simple and quick way to add additional embellishment to your finished knitting. The July Mittens feature a riot of embroidery on the top of the hand,...
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Knitted Cast On
A knitted cast on provides a sturdy edging, and is easy to work as well! Use a knitted cast on when you need to cast on stitches during the course...
Knitted Cast On
A knitted cast on provides a sturdy edging, and is easy to work as well! Use a knitted cast on when you need to cast on stitches during the course...

Crochet Join
The Amaryllis Mittens are knit in two halves and the pieces are then joined around the edge using a crocheted slipped stitch. Besides being an interesting way to knit mittens, the crocheted...
Crochet Join
The Amaryllis Mittens are knit in two halves and the pieces are then joined around the edge using a crocheted slipped stitch. Besides being an interesting way to knit mittens, the crocheted...

Latvian Braid
The Latvian Braid is a spectacular knitting technique that creates the look of a twist or rope embedded into your knitting. Unlike the Estonian (or Vikkel/Lateral) braid, the Latvian Braid...
Latvian Braid
The Latvian Braid is a spectacular knitting technique that creates the look of a twist or rope embedded into your knitting. Unlike the Estonian (or Vikkel/Lateral) braid, the Latvian Braid...

Double Decreases Across Repeats
The February Mitten features an all over leaf lace pattern worked in the round. In order to work the pattern seamlessly, there are centered double decreases that utilize stitches at the...
Double Decreases Across Repeats
The February Mitten features an all over leaf lace pattern worked in the round. In order to work the pattern seamlessly, there are centered double decreases that utilize stitches at the...

February Mitten Lining
The February Mitten cuff is a modified leaf lace edging by Nancy Bush. Worked horizontally, the edging is joined in a circle with a 3-Needle Bind Off and the stitches...
February Mitten Lining
The February Mitten cuff is a modified leaf lace edging by Nancy Bush. Worked horizontally, the edging is joined in a circle with a 3-Needle Bind Off and the stitches...
Free Pattern: Nana's Pullover
There is a sweater that has worn its way throughout my immediate family – it first began with my cousins, was next worn by my brother and myself, then passed...
Free Pattern: Nana's Pullover
There is a sweater that has worn its way throughout my immediate family – it first began with my cousins, was next worn by my brother and myself, then passed...