You've decided to take up knitting. Good for you! You've mastered how to knit and you're chugging along, happily knitting a little garter stitch scarf or cowl. Everything's copacetic until you realise that you've dropped a stitch - ack! - or you've added extra stitches - where did those come from? - or maybe your knitting's awesome except that it's so tight you practically sprain a muscle ... keep reading >>
Dropped Stitches
Embrace the Holes: Glitch Knitting
So maybe you're just starting out as a knitter and you're dropping stitches like they're hot. You've got holes in your fabric and it's giving you heartburn! First, on a practical note, this tutorial on dropped stitches will help you out. Second, the glitch movement will make you feel better! Japanese artist and musician Nukeme has hacked a knitting machine to intentionally create holes in ... keep reading >>