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…
Learn How to Knit Colorwork Socks With KnittyMelissa
I’ve knitted well over 100 pairs of socks, but not that many have been colorwork creations. And, honestly, there is a reason for that… because they rarely turn out the…
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 the Sidewinder Beanie & How to Fluff Up Fur Pompoms from Amazon
The Sidewinder Beanie is a new favorite hat pattern of mine that is typically knit out of Malabrigo Rasta, which is a super bulky single ply yarn. A few posts…
Secret Tip for Knitting with Knit Picks Hawthorne!
I purchased this gorgeous skein of Knit Picks Hawthorne Tonal to make a pair of socks for my pal Jess. I saw this deep green color in the Knit Picks…
My Secret Trick for Vanilla Latte Socks: A Fish Lips Kiss Heel!
I’m writing this post to share one of my favorite variegated sock yarn patterns: Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes. This free pattern is absolutely fabulous for hand-painted and variegated…
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…
Learn How to Knit for Free!
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…
Speed Socks
My husband suggested I knit these socks as a gift for a friend of ours, but he proposed a pretty tight turnaround time for when we should give him the…