Monthly Archives: September 2014

Knitting a swatch is an important first step to knitting any project. It can be tempting to skip the swatch, but swatching your yarn gives you a more accurate idea of how your project will come together, allowing you to … Continue reading →

Knitting projects for kids are fun because you get to use brighter colors and more creative designs than you might for adult projects. Plus, because kids’ knitting patterns are pint-sized, you can often knit an entire project in just one … Continue reading →

There are a variety of strategies used in sweater knitting patterns. Some sweaters are knit from the top down, while others are knit from the bottom up. While the difference might seem arbitrary, there are particular advantages to each type … Continue reading →

In any handmade project, mistakes are bound to happen. Part of developing your knitting skills is learning how to fix those mistakes. If you’ve dropped a stitch or missed an increase, those little mistakes can become big problems if you … Continue reading →

Knitting service projects are a perfect way to put your knitting hobby to use for the greater good. If you knit a lot, chances are that eventually you will start building a pile of projects you finished but just don’t … Continue reading →

Have you heard of the curse? In knitting circles, legend has it that if you knit a sweater for a man before you’re married, you’ll soon break up. Some purists say that it’s if you knit anything for a man … Continue reading →