Heat, Light, and Lace
Lace weather is here. With temps in the 100s worldwide, it’s no wonder I, like many knitters, put away my crafts during the hotter months. Cabled sweaters and wool blankets just don’t mesh, in my...
View ArticlePOLL: What’s Your Summer Games Cast-On?
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View ArticleSizing Garments With Large Motifs
Large colorwork or cabled motifs in knitted garments provide a visual focal point and make a delightfully bold statement. A pictorial image worked over a large number of stitches (with a fine gauge),...
View ArticleCharacteristics of 3 Summer-Friendly Plant-Based Fibers
As the weather finally starts to warm up, I find myself drawn to casting on a new project with something other than wool. I’m always worried that using wool in the hot summer months will make for...
View ArticleKnitting Increases, Up Close
The primary purpose of increases in knitting is to shape the fabric by adding new stitches. However, there is also a cosmetic element to consider. As with most other knitting techniques, there are...
View ArticleYarn Review: Traditional Five-Ply Gansey Wools
In searching for the perfect gansey yarn, the type of yarn traditionally used in these hardy fishermen’s sweaters is relatively rare. Used in coastal England (and also in some countries across the...
View ArticleKnitter’s Geometry: Triangular Shawls
Triangular shawls have been iconic to women’s clothing for hundreds of years and are still a favorite among knitters. These signature pieces can be worn with the point hanging down the back, bunched up...
View ArticleHow to Choose and Use Stitch Markers in Knitting
Stitch markers are an indispensable part of every knitter’s tool kit. But with so many kinds of stitch markers to choose from, how do you pick the right ones? Once you’ve supplied yourself with...
View ArticleWhy We Love Super-Bulky Yarn
How do I love thee, super-bulky yarn? Let me count the ways. 1 It’s a super-hero for quick projects like last-minute gifts, cozy winter accessories, and for me, scarves and cowls. Scarves especially...
View ArticleAll You Need to Know: The Tubular Cast-On
We know some of you are in a cast-on rut—you have one method you love and use it on every project. (Don’t be shy, we do it too!) But not all cast-ons are created equal; patterns often call for a...
View ArticleHow to Work Mattress Stitch Seams Three Ways
Mattress stitch is a knitting magic trick. It lets you join two pieces of knitting almost invisibly. This technique is worth mastering for a professional finish on all your handknits. There are three...
View ArticleHow to Knit the Elongated Stitch
The elongated stitch in stockinette is one of those simple stitches that adds a lot of visual interest. Combined with stockinette in the round, it provides an interesting, somewhat lacy texture that’s...
View ArticleHoley Shawls! Tips for Reading Lace Charts
Lace knitting is fun because every row reveals a new effect—a dramatic new curve, hole, or slant. Lace lets you manipulate stitches in engaging ways and looks so darn pretty in the finished project....
View ArticleHow to Work a Knit I-Cord Bind-Off
You have a lot of options when it comes to finishing the edge of a piece of knitted fabric. An I-cord bind-off is a great (and very easy!) option to finish the edges of a blanket, neckline of a...
View ArticleTrivial Pursuit: The Knitting Edition
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View Article3 Methods to Demystify Steeks
Steek is an old Scots word that means “a stitch in sewing or knitting.” For knitters, steeking has become the name of an entire process that culminates in cutting one’s knitting. The thought of cutting...
View ArticleKnitting Cables 102: Orderly Structure Begets Lovely Design
Welcome to the second installment of our deep dive into knitting cables. Check out Cables 101 for tips on knitting basic cables and Cables 103 for an in-depth look at how to fix mistakes in cable...
View ArticleExamining the Bountiful Brioche Stitch
The brioche stitch is all over Ravelry and Pinterest these days, so I was puzzled to discover I’m one of the very few people on the Interweave staff who actually knits brioche. “Too fiddly,” said one...
View ArticleOur Favorite Self-Striping Yarns
When we want an easy project that never gets boring, we reach for self-striping yarn. Simple stockinette or garter stitch knit in a self-striping yarn results in a project that looks far more...
View ArticleKnitting Mitered Corners
Knitters encounter corners in almost every project they create. In part, the linear nature of knitting is responsible as row after row building up creates a corner. Usually, the corners are simply...
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