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…
Step-by-step tutorial for beginner knitters about a simple way to make neat increases that do not form holes.
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.
Every neckline should be as tidy as the one on the right. Unfortunately, most are written like the one on the left. Since I can't travel to every corner of the world to teach this in my European Finishing class, I'm posting instructions for the Proper Cocoknits Neckline for every knitter to use and enjoy If you are leaving your neckline raw, these techniques are a must. Even if you are picking up stitches to finish the neckline, look how much easier picking up stitches will be around the neckline of the sample to the right. I have worked this sample in Stockinette stitch but the technique works just as well when working in stitch patterns. These Cocoknits patterns use this technique; Leonie, Nieve, and Veronika.
Knit and Purl Stitch Patterns with Free Patterns and Video Tutorials by Studio Knit.
Making a folded hem or edge on a knitted garment is the way to give a project an edge in stockinette stitch that does not roll.
Learn how to knit an skp (slip 1, knit1, pass slipped stitch over) in this easy video and step by step photo knitting tutorial!
Detailed photo and video tutorial for beginners about a neater and quicker way to make a slip-slip-knit (SSK) decrease.
A detailed tutorial explaining how to knit two together (k2tog) step by step. This most basic stitch will create a right-slanted decrease.
The picot bind off is a lovely, simple, decorative bind off that adds small picots at the edge of your piece. We frequently use this bind off when working shawls, as in the case of Evangelina, a triangular shawl designed by Meghan Kelly for the Andorra collection. It is pretty simple to execute (only three steps!), but
Learn how to knit lifted increases. We give you pictures and tutorials on how to knit lifted increases on both knit and purl sides.
Are you wondering what is crochet blocking and why block knitting projects? In this tutorial I tell you all about what blocking means, why you should do it and how to block your projects.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to do the SSK knitting decrease. A left-leaning decrease that forms a pair with K2tog and is quite easy to knit.
Our Wrap + Turn Short Rows Tutorial guides you through this simple technique so you can shape your knitting with ease and confidence!
Step-by-step tutorial that explains how to hold the working yarn and knit stitches using the Eastern (Russian) knitting style.
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
The M1r and M1L knitting increases are used in various types of patterns for shaping. These are essential techniques for any knitter to know.
How to knit a yarn over (YO) and video tutorial. Learn how to increase knitting using a yarn over with his tutorial and YouTube video.
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.
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.
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.
Want to see step for step how to work a tubular bind off for 1x1 rib? You've come to the right place, just visit the tutorial!
Learn how to increase with a purl front back (pfb) stitch with this super easy knitting step by step photo and video tutorial!
In this tutorial I discuss when, why and how to pick up stitches in knitting and share my method of picking up stitches with a crochet hook.
It wasn’t until I was sitting at a knit night, that I first heard about “blocking” knitwear. It randomly came into the conversation, and was like “WTF is that?”
Let’s talk about another great stretchy cast on that you should know: the knitted cast on. As you learn to knit, you’ll need to know different types of
Learn how to graft ( join) two sets of live stitches using the Kitchener stitch.
How to Pick Up a Dropped Stitch Knitting Tutorial will teach you to correct your mistake and ensure your knitting patterns are perfect from start to finish.
Is your bind-off edge too tight? Learn to bind off your knitting loosely with the Suspended Bind Off! This one extra step makes your bind off more stretchy.
Binding off in pattern is a technique that’s often used when you’re binding off rib stitch. Unlike a regular bind off, where you knit all the stitches on the bind off row, binding off in pattern requires that you knit the bind off row as if you were working the next row of your stitch […]
When we want to make lovely side edges on a project, we should remember to work side stitches in a certain way that guarantees that the edges will be uniform and nice-looking. These important stitches even have a special name – selvedges. There are a number of ways to work selvedge stitches with each way […]
Tubular Cast-On in the Round - 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.
I know that there are a lot of Kitchener Stitch tutorials out there, but since MANY of my patterns use Kitchener Stitch ( Mythos , Migratio...
How to Knit on DPNs: Switch to Double Pointed Knitting Needles with Studio Knit - Watch Free Knitting Video Tutorial
What we like the least as knitters is having to join one yarn ball to another with bothersome knots, which later show on our projects. That’s why in the We…
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 this great way to join yarn in knitting or crochet. It's secure and another way to avoid having to weave in ends.
How to Knit Below Knitting Technique with Studio Knit
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 […]
Are you left-handed? Here's how to knit with ease by practicing techniques adjusted to your dominant hand.
Discover Elizabeth Bagwell's top tips for knitting your projects using double-pointed needles and get started with a free sock knitting pattern.
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.
one day last week, ivy decided it was time to learn to knit on needles. she has been finger knitting (like this) for about a year and was ready to be like mumma. mumma who is still working on yindi's...
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Learn how to knit a yarn over between both knit stitches and purl stitches with these step by step photo and video tutorials!
This is a question that gets asked a lot in the crochet community: "How do I keep my tail weaved in, so my project doesn't fall apart?"
Learn how to create a twisted stitch with a ktbl (knit through back loop) in this super easy step by step photo & video knitting tutorial!