I’m a child of the 80s, which means I will always love a good scrunchie. I’ve knitted a lot of them over the years using different construction methods, but my…
How to Fix Rowing Out When Switching from Knitting in the Round to Knitting Flat
I’m currently knitting the Outline Tee: a bottom-up sweater that has you knit the body in the round and then separate to knit the top portions flat. This type of…
How Connecting With Knitters Online Can Help You Finish A Tough Project (And Feel Great About It!)
Knitting a baby blanket on a tight deadline is no small feat, but with the help of my online knitting community, I turned a potential disaster into a worthy project….
Find the Perfect Knitting Pattern Using Ravelry’s Advanced Search
Growing up, Pretty in Pink was my favorite movie, so when my favorite indie yarn dyer, Gina at Global Backyard, released this colorway called Pretty in Pink, I was totally…
How to Knit on a Plane: Packing Tips and TSA-Friendly Knitting Supplies
I knitted my latest pair of socks entirely in flight over various trips I took this Spring. There are a few tricks to knitting on a plane, so I’m sharing…
The Ultimate Guide to Knitting With Double Pointed Needles
Knitting with double pointed needles can seem a little intimidating to beginners, but there’s no need to fear! Here are some easy solutions to two of the biggest issues knitters…
How to Knit Purl Soho’s Easy Puzzle Blanket in Worsted Weight Yarn (A Mathy Post!)
I remember sitting in 9th grade geometry class thinking: “When am I ever going to use this in real life?” Still, I dutifully committed the Pythagorean Theorem to memory and,…
Knitting Help: Do You Need to Use a Sock Blocker?
I use a lot of adorable sock blockers in my knitting photos which often prompt one of two questions: 1. Where did you get those adorable sock blockers? 2. Do…
How to Store Knitted Socks
I just put away my laundry and I have to confess: my sock drawer is officially full! I’ve knitted over 80 pairs of handknit socks, at least half of which…
What’s Better: Wood or Metal Knitting Needles?
A common question I get from new knitters is advice on what type of knitting needles to buy: wood or metal. I strongly recommend that you build up a collection…