Mattress Stitch
Seaming. Some people love it (ME!), some people hate it. I truly believe that properly seaming a finished piece of knitting makes the difference between “hand made” and “home made.”...
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Bobbles
The basic concept for all bobbles - regardless of their size - is that one stitch is increased multiple times, worked for a few extra rows, then decreased back down...
Bobbles
The basic concept for all bobbles - regardless of their size - is that one stitch is increased multiple times, worked for a few extra rows, then decreased back down...
Increasing Within charts
Working from charts seems to cause the most joy and consternation for knitters. We here at KW are fully on Team charts. I would never consider knitting anything but the...
Increasing Within charts
Working from charts seems to cause the most joy and consternation for knitters. We here at KW are fully on Team charts. I would never consider knitting anything but the...
Picot Bind Off
The picot bind off is a lovely, simple, decorative bind off that adds small picots at the edge of your piece. We frequently use this bind off when working shawls,...
Picot Bind Off
The picot bind off is a lovely, simple, decorative bind off that adds small picots at the edge of your piece. We frequently use this bind off when working shawls,...
Long Tail Tubular Cast On
It is a bit of a mouthful, but the long tail tubular cast onis a really excellent cast on method that creates a lovely, stretchy edge that is reminiscent of...
Long Tail Tubular Cast On
It is a bit of a mouthful, but the long tail tubular cast onis a really excellent cast on method that creates a lovely, stretchy edge that is reminiscent of...
Kitchener Stitch
Kitchener stitch is a wonderful finishing technique that connects two opposing pieces of fabric together for a seamless join. For this tutorial, we are utilizing three different colors so you...
Kitchener Stitch
Kitchener stitch is a wonderful finishing technique that connects two opposing pieces of fabric together for a seamless join. For this tutorial, we are utilizing three different colors so you...
Sewn Bind Off
The Sewn Bind Off can be used anywhere you want a firm, yet stretchy edge. Set-Up / Cut your working yarn, leaving a tail about three times as long as...
Sewn Bind Off
The Sewn Bind Off can be used anywhere you want a firm, yet stretchy edge. Set-Up / Cut your working yarn, leaving a tail about three times as long as...
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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,...
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...
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 I was designing Killybegs, I really wanted pockets, but I also wanted the design to be easy to make for people looking to add a classic closet staple to...
Inserting a Vertical Pocket
When I was designing Killybegs, I really wanted pockets, but I also wanted the design to be easy to make for people looking to add a classic closet staple to...
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 April 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...
Crochet Join
The April 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...