Knitting for dummies

If you’re googling, “knit stitch how to,” then you’ve come to the right place! The knit stitch is the most basic and fundamental stitch in knitting. After all, it’s the namesake of the craft we’re learning. Master the knit stitch, and you’re a bonafide knitter! In this post, I’ll show you how to knit the […]

The ultimate list of knitting tools every knitter need. From needles to yarn swifts, scissors, and blocking mats - these items are essential for this hobby.

You may have noticed that a small “notch” remains between your first and last cast-on stitches in your knitting in the round project. You can tidy up this small

A step-by-step tutorial for knitting beginners on how to purl. Instructions for this essential knitting stitch the continental way.

Like anything you build in life, you need to start with a foundation. In this tutorial I show you how to cast on, to build the foundation for your knitting.

Especially when you're getting started, little knitting hacks like a yarn holder will help you focus on what you're learning...

Be ready to start a knitting project at anytime with these quick tips about common knitting terms and abbreviations.

For some time now, but especially since knitting Nuvem (silky laceweight yarn on slippery 3.5mm metal needles) I have come to enjoy picking up dropped stitches. I don't drop very many, but sometimes, especially if I'm watching a movie and knitting quickly, there are a few casualties. Christine and I were talking about this and she thought a post might be helpful to any new knitters who are following, so if you do indeed find this helpful, it's thanks to Christine. FIXING DROPPED STITCHES: If…

Learn how to knit step by step: cast on knit wise shows absolute beginners how to hold knitting needles correctly, tie a slip knot, and cast stitches on