At some point, you might look down at your knitting and think, “Whoa! Why do I have so many stitches on my needle?” You’ve got more stitches than you cast on! You, my friend, have accidentally added extra stitches to your work. It happens to most beginner knitters, so don’t beat yourself up about it. In this post, we'll go over how the extra stitches got there in the first ... keep reading >>
Techniques
How to Fix a Dropped Stitch
At some point you'll need to fix a dropped stitch. It’s an unfortunate fact of knitting, as certain as death and taxes. You’ll recognise a dropped stitch by a long tear in your fabric and a wayward stitch at the bottom. When this happens, don’t panic! As frightening as a dropped stitch looks – so sad and helpless, like a child fallen into a well! – it’s nothing to fret ... keep reading >>
How to Mattress Stitch an Invisible Seam
If you're wondering how to mattress stitch your knit stitches together, then you've come to the right place. Mattress stitch is an easy, intuitive way to seam up your work, leaving a nearly invisible seam. Start by laying two pieces of knitting side-by-side, with right sides facing up. Measure out a length of yarn that is at least three times the length of the desired seam. Thread ... keep reading >>
Yarn Weight Chart
If you've ever looked at yarn and wonder, what yarn weight is this? Then, you're in the right place! This post will go over different yarn weights, what they are and what they look like. You can also refer to the yarn weight chart at the bottom of the post for a quick overview. Some yarns are thick and sumptuous while others are skinny like a spiderweb. Others are in-between, and some defy ... keep reading >>
How to Untwist a Twisted Stitch
Sometimes your stitches fall off your needle, and as you frantically try to cram them back on, you notice that they’re sitting funny. The needle doesn’t go into them smoothly, and the actual stitch looks wonky. When this happens, it’s likely that your stitches are twisted. Thankfully, this has an easy fix. The first step is recognising whether your stitch is, in fact, twisted. The second ... keep reading >>
How to Seam with Kitchener Stitch
The Kitchener stitch is excellent for joining two pieces of knitting together. While not exactly a stitch pattern, it's a method for seaming that will create an invisible seam across stockinette stitch. It may seem kind of scary, but don't worry - I'll show you how it works step-by-step. Kitchener stitch works by seaming the live stitches together from two pieces of knitting. It's best if ... keep reading >>
How to Join a New Ball of Yarn
Balls of yarn aren’t limitless – they run out! At some point you’ll need to join a new ball of yarn to your knitting. Here are two ways to do it, including my favourite, stealth way. Never tie a knot to join again! Join a New Ball of Yarn Video Tutorial So, you might be wondering, what do you have against knots? Why can't I just tie a knot to join my new ball of yarn? The ... keep reading >>