I field a lot of questions from people who want to learn how to knit. And, although I’d be happy to sit down and teach someone how to knit, it…
The Magic of Blocking Lace
I knitted this lace shawl a few years ago but I never got a great photo of it so I did a little Instagram photo shoot with it the other…
Color Theory For Knitters
I found a bag of swatches this morning from my color theory for knitters class on Bluprint and I was reminded of how much I loved this course! It’s pretty…
Knitting Quick Tip: Picking Up Stitches on Long Edges
I’m working on a cool log cabin style blanket right now that is constructed by knitting a square in the center and then picking up stitches along the edge of…
How to Avoid Color Pooling from Variegated Yarn on Sock Heels
I absolutely loved this gorgeous tonal yarn from Knit Picks so I broke my ban on variegated yarn and bought it anyway. I try to stay away from variegated sock…
How to Remove Pills from Hand Knit Socks
I spent forever knitting these Nebula socks and I absolutely love them, but after several trips through the washer they have become covered in pills and fuzz: I finally sat…
KnitCounters App Review
I discovered a cool knitting app called KnitCounters that I’m in love with! I’ve been using it for a few months now and it’s super cool. This is for iOS…
Sock Blocking & How to Soften Yarn!
I’m blocking a pair of socks this afternoon and I thought I’d give you a peek into the process. This is a pair of no-purl Monkey socks that I made…
Do you row out? Or do you knit like a master?
As you know, I’m a huge fan of Craftsy! It’s actually a little sad for me, because I basically have all the classes, so I just wait anxiously for them to…
German Short Rows!
Prepare yourself for another Craftsy post… yes, I am obsessed. The free short rows class has been one of my favorite Craftsy class for a long time, so when they released…