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…
5 Best Tips for Knitting Stripes with Studio Knit
A step by step tutorial on how to double knit for beginners. Easy instructions (plus a video) showing you this simple colorwork technique.
Learn how to knit front back (kfb), otherwise known as a single increase, with this knitting photo and video tutorial!
A step-by-step tutorial on how to knit neat edges for beginners. 4 techniques and knitting tips for instant result - video included.
How to knit an I-cord edge Hey friends! For today’s Tips and Tricks Tuesday, I’m going to show you how to knit an I-cord edge. A few people asked me how I got such a tidy looking edge on my new shawl design (work in progress), so I thought I’d share a quick tutorial. Here’s...Read the Post
A better way to make a buttonhole in knitting using a special technique to reinforce the corners for neater results.
A step by step tutorial on intarsia knitting for beginners. Everything you need to know to finish your first intarsia pattern with success.
A detailed tutorial showing you how to knit the Brioche Stitch. It's a very voluminous and beautiful stitch suitable for beginners. Includes all the amazing variations of this stitch.
8 Quick Knitted Border Tutorials For Beginners. 8 Quick Knitted Border Tutorials For Beginners curated by The Knit Crew.
Slow Motion Provisional Cast-On - 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.
Neckline binding is my favourite neckline finish for knits. In today's Briar sewalong, we'll be showing you our method for creating a neckline binding.
Learn how to knit a stretchy bind-off. Here's a selection of 5 methods that can be used whenever your need a flexible, elastic bind-off edge with a lot of give.
The Linen Stitch Pattern with Studio Knit creates a beautiful flat, thin piece of knitting. It looks quite intricate, but it is simply a 2-row repeat of knits, purls, and slipped stitches.
Detailed step-by-step tutorial for beginners about an easy way to knit short rows in any stitch pattern with German short rows technique.
Have you ever wanted to knit faster? Continental Knitting just might be the solution!
Sewing a proper jeans zipper with a fly shield using professional techniques from the garment industry. This method will closely mimic rtw jeans and is easy to do.
I know that there are a lot of Kitchener Stitch tutorials out there, but since MANY of my patterns use Kitchener Stitch ( Mythos , Migratio...
A step-by-step tutorial on how to knit German Short Rows for beginners by a locals. Perfect for heels or colorful shawls.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to do the mattress stitch in knitting. Easy to follow instructions for beginners for seaming two knitted pieces
A tutorial with 10 actionable tips and techniques teaching you how to knit faster and increase your knitting speed the right way
In this post I present an easy way to remembering M1R and M1L increases. The trick is to always pick up the strand from back to front with the needle that points in the direction you want the increase to lean into. I also propose handedness-neutral terms for M1 increases.
How to increase stitches in knitting. There are a few easy and fast ways to increase the stitches on your knitting.
We show you how to make the chain stitch in our quick and easy tutorial. All you need is some left-over yarn and a chunky knitter’s sewing needle - we've used our Crazy Sexy Wool in Lipstick Red an...
This sewing basic tutorial will teach you how to sew a gathering stitch for perfect ruffles every time.
Learn how to crochet with this complete guide for absolute beginners. Helpful step-by-step tutorial teaches basic techniques and easy stitches. Start today!
When it comes to a seam that conceals all raw edges, French seam and Hong Kong seam finish seem to be first that come to people’s mind. But I think the flat felled seam deserves equal accolade. Flat felled seam is, well, flat. Unlike French seam and Hong Kong seam, there is nothing that sticks […]
This week I'm enjoying my autumn break. A whole week to do some much needed sewing. The plan is to do some easy sewing. Nothing too com...
There are many ways to make a stretchy bind off (we discussed some of them in this tutorial), but not all of those ways look good with ribbing. And not all of them are easy to make. So how do we make an elastic bind off that works with ribbing and doesn’t require a lot […]
A step by step tutorial on how to knit the knitted cast on. Also inclused variations like knitted cast on purlwise and how to do in the middle of a project.
27 Textured Knitting Stitches (Free Stitch Patterns). Textured knitting stitches challenge knitters. Learn more here.
In this post I’m going to show you how to knit a stretchy bind off step by step for a regular knit bind off and a rib bind off.
If you want to learn knitting, you’ll first want to know how to cast on! Casting on is the first step in any knitting project. It’s a technique of creating the first stitches on your knitting needle. When you’re just starting, casting on may seem a little daunting - but with a clear tutorial and a b
Today I have a quick little tutorial for you to show you how I clean finished both the neckline and the armholes of my Colette Moneta Peplum. When making the sleeveless version of the Moneta [V1], the
Detailed photo and video tutorial for beginners about a neater and quicker way to make a slip-slip-knit (SSK) decrease.
A step by step tutorial on how to graft two knitted pieces together using the Kitchener Stitch for beginners. Easy to follow instructions for beginners + video.
Sewing tricks from professional seamstresses. Your sewing is about to get easier and more efficient. Grab a project to test them out!