We are building our library of quick, easy tutorials to help you with little tips and techniques for knitting, spinning, weaving, and more.
In this tiny tutorial, I demonstrate winding a 3-yard warp on a warping board to use in a handwoven blanket. If you have any questions about winding a warp on a warping board, feel free to ask here in the forums »
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In this tiny tutorial, I demonstrate how to use the mosaic knitting technique. It’s a colourful technique that is likely easier than you think!
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In this tiny tutorial, I demonstrate how I twist a skein of yarn from a loose hank into a twisted skein format.
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Learn how to knit a Centred Double Decrease that is often used in lace knitting stitch patterns.
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While a k3tog or sssk can be used for the double decrease, the double cabled decrease is a smooth, more sophisticated alternative.
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Learn how to knit these useful left- and right-leaning decreases to create elegant, mirrored shaping.
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A “raised increase” the least disruptive to the knitted stitches around it and if only a single raised increase is worked, it’s virtually invisible in a ground of stockinette stitch!
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The Double Bind-Off is somewhat similar in look and execution to the three-needle bind-off. Instead of one column of knit stitches there are two columns.
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The Japanese short row method uses a smaller loop of yarn than the more widely known “wrap and turn” method and is minimized on the back of the work.
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Learn how to “spin from the fold” with a long draw as a way to manage short, slippery, and downy spinning fibre blends.
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Holli Yeoh developed a cast-on technique that works beautifully with the double garter stitch in her knitted Breakers cowl design.
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Learn how to knit this unique double garter stitch that we used in the Breakers cowl from our Tempest collection.
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Right and Left Twists create a mock cabled texture along the fabric. Essentially, it’s a quirky little way to work two knit stitches so that they cross over each other. In this video, we’re going to show you how to work the Left Twist.
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In this tutorial, we’re going to take a look at some of the variations for left-leaning knitting decreases and when to use them.
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The technique of cabling without a cable needle is a sure way to speed up your stitch work, maintain your knitting speed a little better, and help you to fall in love with cablework all over again.
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This easy guide shows you exactly how to save a dropped stitch without any extra tools, crochet hooks, or anxiety. All you need is the knitting needles you are already working with.
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Think of pattern schematics as a blueprint of your project, a visual representation of what you are making long before you ever make it. This tutorial is going to walk you through exactly how to use it from start to finish.
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Right and Left Twists create a mock cabled texture along the fabric. Essentially, it’s a quirky little way to work two knit stitches so that they cross over each other. In this video, we’re going to show you how to work the Right Twist.
Continue reading "Right Twist (Mock Cable)"
There are a variety of ways to join new yarn in the middle of a row (or anywhere, really), such as knitting-in or Russian joins. One technique is called the Wet-Splicing method.
Continue reading "How to Wet-Splice Your Ends in Knitting"
The Elastic Bind Off is a fabulously stretchy edge that is perfect for lacy lace shawl edges where you need a lot of give. It’s also well suited for necklines, sock tops, and sleeve cuffs! The best part is how unbelievably simple it is!
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Intarsia is a method of knitting with multiple colours, but only working with one at a time to create “blocks” of colour. In essence, you work a section of stitches with one colour, drop it, pick up the next colour and continue on your way.
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This short tutorial will help you determine if and how you can substitute a different yarn than what was originally called for.
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Discover how to knit a ruffle by rapidly increasing the number of stitches on the needle using a double increase.
Continue reading "KYOK Increase (k1, yo, k1 into the same stitch)"
