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…
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The best tricks and advice for knitting and crocheting. Become an expert knitter.
How to improve the rib stitch
There is no doubt that the rib stitch is easy to do and really helpful for every knitter. It serves to knit edges, to knit scarves, to finish of the…
How to correctly hide the threads of yarn (garter stitch)
In one of our earlier posts we talked about how important it is to correctly weave in the remaining threads of yarn, how it influences finishing your projects and also…
How to knit short rows
Have you ever knitted short rows before? It’s a technique which serves to knit pieces into certain shapes, triangular or cone-shaped pieces (for example when we want to knit the…
How to purl rows without turning the project around
Normally, when we are knitting, we have to turn the project around when we change from knitting to purling rows. For example, when we knit in stockinette stitch, we knit…
How to make braids without an auxiliary needle
Hi knitters! Did you just realize you don’t have an auxiliary needle to make cable twists? Have you wanted to make a braid more than once and you just couldn’t…
How to pick up stitches
Hello! Sometimes we have to pick up stitches in order to continue knitting the neck or the sleeves. But how are we supposed to do this if we didn’t deliberately…
How to knit a fishnet stitch
Hi knitters! Today we want to share with you how to knit a fishnet stitch. This stitch looks a little similar to a net, is knit rapidly, making it very…
How to correctly hide the remaining threads
Hi knitters! One of the things that directly influences how fast and how well you finish a project is to know how you correctly hide the loose threads remaining at…
The controversy of single crochet or how to have straighter edges
Hi knitters! Have you had a good look at how the edges of a sample look in single crochet? If you look closely you will see that one of the…
How to close and seam a beanie
Hi Knitters! If you have ever knitted one of our beanies, you know that they are usually knitted in one flat piece that is later finished off. Creating a beanie…
How to find out whether your stitches are sitting correctly on your knitting needle
Hello Knitters! Have you focused on how your stitches are sitting on your knitting needle? Whether your are ripping out your stitches or temporarily transferring them onto a stitch holder,…
How to suspend stitches and return them to the knitting needle
Hi Knitters! There are a lot of patterns where you are asked to suspend (hold) a certain number of stitches and later return them to your knitting needle. For example,…
How to finish your projects with Blanket stitch
This crochet edge is very easy to do in any crochet or knitting project. Your garment will look nice, and it’s so useful because edges won’t roll themselves, your work…
Cross stitch with a crochet base
Hi knitters! In this post we combine two amazing techniques: cross stitch with a crochet base. With your WAK little sewing needle and these easy steps, you will learn how…
Italian bind off
Hi knitters! Today you will learn how to weave in the ends in a different way, so your garment will look like rib stitch. It’s great for sleeve ends and…
How to join two yarn balls
Hi knitters!! Today you will learn a new way to join two yarn balls. One of the most annoying things in knitting is when the thread of your yarn ball…
How to block knitted garments
Hi knitters! Learn how to give shape to your WAK garment. Blocking is easy, and the results will be definitive. Blocking a knitted garment means to stretch the garment to…
How to Embroider with Duplicate Stitch
Hi Knitters! We just love knitwear with colorful motifs! Since most of you probably feel the same way, in this post we would like to show you how to embroider…
How to knit a SSK and a SSSK
Hi knitters!! Today we are going to show you how to knit a very important technique. This technique is the SSK or ‘slip-slip-knit’ and of course the double version of the…
How to join your projects
Hi knitters! Today you are going to learn how to join and sew your WAK garments. It’s very important to have a nice and clean project after knitting and purling.…
How to make a tassel
Hi knitters! Today we are going to learn how to make a tassel. It’s definitely going to be an awesome Christmas decoration for your tree and also for your garments. Knitting…
Tubular cast on of stitches
Hi knitters! Today we are showing tubular cast on of stitches. This technique is perfect if you want to knit a very elastic border on beanies, cuffs or other garments. When…
How to embroider wool garments in Chain Stitch
Hello knitters! Today you are going to learn how to embroider wool garments in Chain Stitch. We definitely love to embroider our WAK projects. You can embroider letters, mosaics and a…
