How to get neat edges when knitting (part two)
Although we have already seen how to get neat edges when knitting, today we will talk about two things we often take for granted; but are very important for creating…
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How to make wool pom poms
We love wool pom poms! If we don’t put them on top of our wool hats we feel like they’re just not quite finished. Does this ever happen to you too? 😉…
The 6 best selvedges for finishing your projects
This week we are going to talk about selvedge, or edge stitches. There are several ways to work your edges, so we’re going to take a look at which to use…
How to avoid holes at the beginning of rows in Double Crochet
We love to crochet with our crochet hook, but we don’t like finding holes at the beginning of the rows in double crochet. Have you noticed that hole that always…
4 ways to prevent the edges of your knit scarf from curling
It’s so maddening when we knit something in stockinette stitch and the edges curl! The end result is not what we expected because of the edges curling, and often we…
How to close your amigurumis
The Golden rule of knitting and crocheting: correctly finishing your projects is just as important as the actual project. Why? Because not only will it look better and more professional, but…
How to make symmetrical increases in knitted garments
When we start to knit and discover that there are tons of different ways to increase stitches on our work, we panic. What types of increases exist? How do you…
How to achieve neat edges when knitting
Today we will talk about two things we often take for granted, but are very important in creating neatly finished knitting projects: the slipknot at the beginning of our work…
How to make motifs with wool
To add a small motifs with wool to your projects you don’t have to know how to knit Jacquard or Intarsia, you can just do it by doubling stitches, which is…
How to join Granny Squares with an invisible seam
Now that cold times have arrived, it’s the perfect moment to knit a blanket made up of Granny Squares, like our Walnut Blanket, which will protect you and fend off the cold.…
How to make color changes in crochet
Making color changes in crochet is a lot easier than when you are knitting, but it still looks a bit menacing, especially when you have only just started knitting. Today…
How to cast on stitches in two colors
Over the last few months we have shown you various techniques to cast on stitches based upon the project. Today’s technique is especially spectacular because we will see how to cast…
Learn how to make a long tail stitch cast on
This week we are going to show you one of the most popular techniques, how to cast on stitches in the “long tail cast on” method. This technique to cast…
How to make a perfect circle with crochet
Normally when we make a circles in crochet we pay attention to the following things: That the change of rounds is not visible and that the closure at the end…
How to make an invisible seam
Today We are going to learn how to make an invisible seam. There are a million ways of knitting, but we always try to achieve the same result: to make the seam…
4 stitch increases you need to know
In the world of knitting there are a lot of different types of increases and it is really important to know them all so that when we knit we can…
How to cast off stitches in rib stitch
Just as there are different ways to cast on stitches there are different ways to cast off stitches. Some are a little more complex than others and although you don’t…
How to make a frilled cast on
If you are getting tired of always beginning your projects and casting on the stitches in the same fashion, you are going to love this trick. Did you ever think…
How to make fringe
Fringe is in! We have seen it on bags, jackets and shorts, and the best part is that it is incredibly easy to add fringe to your knit or crochet…
How to knit mitred squares
Today we are going to learn how to make perfect squares using a very easy technique for both beginners and professional knitters. The mitred squares, as you can see by…
How to measure a tension sample
Even if two knitters were to knit following exactly the same instructions, using the same needles and type of wool, they would never achieve two samples that look exactly the…
How to cast off knitted and purled stitches
The way in which we cast off stitches has a huge influence on what our project looks like in the end. But, do you know what is the right way…
How to correctly hide the threads in rib stitch
Let’s finish our series on how to hide loose threads! Today, we are going to see in an easy and fast way how to hide these threads in rib stitch.…
How to knit symmetric decreases when decreasing on the inside
It is really important to be familiar with the different types of decreases. Depending on the shape we want our final product to have it is better to use one…
