knitting tools

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…

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…

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…

Tweed Socks in Progress

Just a quick post to show off some Simple Skyp socks on my needles.  If you are thinking these look familiar, that’s because…

How to Block a Lace Scarf with Blocking Wires

There are some knitting tools that you rarely use, but, man, when you need them, you really need them!  This is how I feel about…

Helpful Tools For Keeping Your Place in Knitting Charts Using a Knitting Tracker

I’m knitting some fantastic socks by verybusymonkey right now called Paisley that have a fairly elaborate stitch pattern. I wouldn’t say…

How to Use a Sock Ruler (A Mathy Post)

I thought I’d write a quick post to share one of my favorite knitting tools with you.  It’s called a Sock…