Kate Atherley Wants to Make You a More Confident Knitter
You may know Kate Atherley as the author of knitting books renowned for their clear explanations of the details that make a difference. Her latest is a four-part series on customizing projects to get...
View ArticleGarter Stitch Swatch Play
My first knitting project was a garter stitch scarf—a radiant masterpiece, or rather a bright blue, acrylic, lopsided piece of fabric. As I worked on my masterpiece, I became familiar with the knit...
View ArticleHow to Work Mattress Stitch Seams on Garter Stitch
Not long ago, we showed you three ways to work Mattress stitch seams, but we demonstrated all of them on Stockinette stitch swatches. A reader wrote asking, “What about Mattress stitch on Garter...
View Article3 Vest Knitting Patterns: Editors’ Picks
Fall is the time to pull out your favorite knits from storage and add more to your collection. Knit vests are a great option for fluctuating temperatures and are very on-trend. This classic knitwear...
View ArticleHow to Read a Knitting Pattern
A knitting pattern is a roadmap that can guide you in the process of creating your project — whether it’s an accessory, a sweater, a home-décor item, or a toy. However, if you’re a newer knitter, even...
View ArticleOur Favorite Ganseys and Gansey-Textured Accessories
Ganseys are perennially-popular handknit sweaters, and for good reason. They’re unapologetically cozy, often knit in thick, warm yarns with durable hems and seams, and they’re covered in gorgeous...
View ArticleThe Handmade Life: Seven Ways to Knit a Leaf
From delicate fern leaves to the emblem of autumn—the maple leaf—leaf motifs abound in knitting. They can be found in almost every conceivable type of knitted garment, from shawls and scarves to...
View ArticleFavorite Beanie Knitting Patterns for Cooler Temperatures
Here in Northern Colorado, the weather is finally just barely chilly enough for sweaters and beanies, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Knitted beanies are among my go-to accessories, worn from fall to...
View ArticleDecoding Lace Shaping: Increasing and Decreasing in Lace Knitting
Handling garment shaping while simultaneously maintaining a lace stitch pattern can seem daunting. Do you stop working a lace pattern as soon as decreases begin? How do you increase while maintaining...
View ArticleA Knitter’s Guide to Fixing Common Mistakes in Lace Knitting
If you knit lace, two skills will make life a lot easier: first, identifying and fixing mistakes soon after they occur (because they will occur) and second, fixing mistakes without undoing entire rows...
View ArticleHow to Turn Any Stitch Pattern Into a Washcloth or Dishcloth
Whether you’re a newer knitter or crocheter or have been creating things with yarn for years, mastering a new stitch pattern can give a rush of excitement. Maybe you’re thinking about starting a new...
View Article6 Home Décor Knitting Patterns to Gift or Keep
These six home décor knitting patterns will add a cozy, DIY vibe to your home, showcasing your knitting prowess and style. Customized, handmade textiles will look incredible since they’re made to your...
View ArticleAlasdair Post-Quinn’s Double Knitting Tips for Beginners
Double knitting has long been considered one of the higher peaks of advanced knitting — and why not? Even to experienced knitters, it seems like magic. Double knitting allows you to do complex...
View ArticleBeret, Tam, or Slouch?
In knitting, we throw around the terms beret, tam, and slouch as if they are synonymous. Are they? Let’s dig in. Historically, “tam” is short for the Tam O’Shanter, a Scottish wool hat with a pom-pom....
View ArticleA Knitted Toy Trifecta
There’s something truly magical about creating a toy by hand—a sense of warmth and care that transforms a simple ball of yarn into a beloved companion. When it comes to knitting toys for children, the...
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