In this post I’m going to show you how to Knit two together (K2tog) and Purl two together (P2tog) These are both “decrease” knitting stitches. These techniques will help you redu…
Explore our easy step-by-step tutorial for Kitchener Stitch, the perfect technique for invisibly joining live stitches in your knitting.
VeryPink offers knitting patterns and video tutorials from Staci Perry. Short technique videos and longer pattern tutorials to take your knitting skills to the next level.
Once you understand the basic symbols, you can read any chart pattern with ease.
As expected, the hours put in on the ribbing were absolutely worth it. The hat proper is so lovely (and so much fun to do). And having put in all that ribbing means I'll actually wear the hat (skimpy brim is the quickest way to make sure a hat languishes at the bottom of the
SSK + K2Tog Knitting Technique Decrease Differences with Studio Knit
The crochet cast-on method creates a really neat edge that resembles a chain cast-off edge; it is sometimes known as the cast-off cast-on method.
Learn how to knit a yarn over between both knit stitches and purl stitches with these step by step photo and video tutorials!
How to Knit Below Knitting Technique with Studio Knit
I’m always looking for new ways to embellish my knits and the picot cast on was at the top of my list. I finally had the chance this week to learn how it’s done.
Learn how to get a smooth, beautiful edge, avoiding that stair-step look of the normal bind-off with the Sloped Bind-Off Method. A simple technique that changes your...
Learn 3 easy steps to Cast On without a Slip Knot in this alternative knitting technique that removes the knot at the beginning of your work.
For most projects, doing a basic bind off is fine, but some projects require a special bind off. I will never forget a scarf I made many years ago where I did a basic bind off. To my horro…
You can use the simple knit and purl stitches to make many wonderful things. But don't stop there! Challenge yourself with the techniques in this article, and knitting will continue to be an exciting adventure.
The chain or slip-stitched edge is one of those little known, easy knitting tricks that can enhance the appearance of almost any project. It is used to give a finished, crochet-look border to the selvage edge of scarves and other knitted items whose sides would otherwise be lumpy and plain.
How to Make One Stitch in Knitting : Have you ever heard or seen the knitting stitch m1? Did you wonder what on earth it meant?! If so, let me tell you, it is so easy…you’ll be doing it in less than 5 minutes after watching this! Or, you can follow the photos below! M1 is an incre…
Explore our easy knitting patterns for beginners that are sure to hone your skills without being too intimidating.
Knitting is a form of practical magic. We've gathered knitting projects and patterns to suit people at every level of expertise, from the newbie to the seasoned stitcher.
How to knit Estonian Nupp stitch | Knitting blog for lace and cable lovers. Find beautiful knitting patterns, swatches, and techniques.
In knitting, single decreases slant to the left or the right. This post shows you which common knitting decreases to use for shaping.
How to Make 1 Left (M1L) and Make 1 Right (M1R) I’m going to show you how to M1L and M1R. These are increases made on the knitted side of your work. Not sure what I mean by “knitted s…
The crochet cast on is a fabulous cast on to have in your knitting tool kit. And I've made you a video to show you how to do it! It uses a 'waste' piece of yarn that you'll pull out when you're finished knitting: leaving a row of live stitches on the first row! It's
The crochet cast on is a fabulous cast on to have in your knitting tool kit. And I've made you a video to show you how to do it! It uses a 'waste' piece of yarn that you'll pull out when you're finished knitting: leaving a row of live stitches on the first row! It's
Our Wrap + Turn Short Rows Tutorial guides you through this simple technique so you can shape your knitting with ease and confidence!
The Long Tail cast on is one of the most popular knitting cast on methods, it works for almost any knitting project. Learn this is quick and neat cast on.
If you’re still feeling battered and bruised from the whole Missoni for Target experience, you may want to take solace in a nice soothing knitting project. This is delightfully simple but an incredibly satisfying knit which I think ended up being a little Missoni-esque in flavour. As with so many other …
A step-by-step tutorial on the pinhole cast-on method - including a video. How to do it with circular or double-pointed knitting needles.
In knitting, increases can be neutral or slant to the left or the right. This post shows you which common knitting increases to use for shaping.
Does your k2tog look neater than your ssk? Depending on how you knit, this neater way to ssk may neaten up your decrease stitches – give it a try! Check out our Cocoknits patterns for some knitting inspiration.
Detailed step-by-step tutorial for beginners about an easy way to knit short rows in any stitch pattern with German short rows technique.
Learn how to add stitches to your work, or cast on with this backwards loop cast on video tutorial!
A step-by-step tutorial on how to do the tubular bind-off in knitting. Creates a super inivisble and super stretchy edge for ribbing.
For most projects, doing a basic bind off is fine, but some projects require a special bind off. I will never forget a scarf I made many years ago where I did a basic bind off. To my horro…
This technique is fast and creates a neater look than your basic cast on. If you've ever seen it done by somebody else it looks very complex, but it actually isn't.
Moss stitch is an easy, textured and classy stitch. Learn to knit the traditional moss stitch and some other variation thereof as well.
