Learn more about knitting measures on patterns
Hi knitters!! Today we are going to talk about the measure or sample of a design which determines the strain of the fabric. It is very common to feel that…
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The best tricks and advice for knitting and crocheting. Become an expert knitter.
How to make invisible seams in garter stitch
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you how to knit invisible seams on your designs in garter stitch. This technique is perfect if we want to knit together two different pieces…
Learn how to customize your crochet designs
Hi knitters! This week we would like to show you how to decorate your designs crocheting. You only will need you WAK crochet needle. This technique is very easy to learn…
How to make your sewn cast off
Hi knitters!! Today we are teaching you a new way to cast off stitches. As you already know, there are a few different ways to finish your WAK designs. We propose…
Learn how to bind off knitting and yarn over
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you how to bind off with yarn over your WAK designs. We are going to use this technique in order to be able to knit…
Learn to knit sand stitch
Hi knitters!! Today we are showing you a new way to knit your WAK garments… sand stitch! It’s a very simple stitch to knit and by combining different colors and…
Learn to crochet star stitch
Hi knitters! In this post we recommend you a new crochet technique, star stitch. This stitch is a little more complicated, but you just have to pay a little more…
Learn to knit basket stitch
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you a new stitch technique known as the basket weave stitch. It’s a very simple stitch to knit and looks very beautiful, perfect for…
Learn how to knit a cord with knitting needles – icord with knitting needles
Hi knitters!! Today we are showing you a new stitch technique…. Icord with two needles. This technique has a ton of uses – for anything from necklaces and bracelets to…
How to learn bind off loosely with hook
Hi knitters! Today we are going to show you a different way to cast off stitches. With this way you will have a garment with a ribbed finish on the…
Learn how to knit decreases (part II)
Hi knitters! Last week we taught you how to knit the simple decrease and how to decrease by knitting two stitches together. Today we will finish by teaching you how…
Learn how to knit decreases (part I)
Hi knitters! When you begin the adventure of learning how to knit, we know how complicated it is to distinguish between increases and decreases; there are many types of increases…
How to knit increases (Part II)
Hi knitters! Last week we explained how to make increases in different ways. Today it’s time for two other different methods: increase 2 stitches in 1 and increase by casting…
How to knit rib stitch and its different types.
Hi knitters! Today we are showing you how to knit Rib stitch. You get this stitch by alternating knit stitches with purl stitches. To learn to knit Rib stitch, you…
Learn how to knit the Slip Knit Yarn Over Pass stitch (SKYP stitch)
Hi knitters! At WE ARE KNITTERS, we are always trying new things; we love to experiment in our Design department and because of this we want to show you more…
How to knit Cross Stitch
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you a new technique to try with your two wooden WAK needles… The cross stitch! This stitch is very similar to herringbone stitch and…
Crossed stockinette stitch
Hi knitters!! Today we are showing you a new stitch technique with two needles: Crossed stockinette stitch The texture will look very lovely on your Pima cotton or wool garments, it’s similar to Fabric stitch… and very…
Knit two pieces at the same time
Hi knitters! You’ve surely dreamt of knitting two pieces at the same time before, with the same needles, in order to optimize the amount of time until you can show off your wool or…
Finishing off your garments with rope.
Hi knitters! Today we are providing a tutorial for finishing off your wool or Pima cotton garments with rope. It’s very simple – you just have to follow the steps shown in the video tutorial below and…
Invisible seams (Kitchener stich)
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you a new trick to join your pieces of wool, creating invisible seams with a technique known as “kitchener stitch”. This trick is perfect for…
Elongated Stitch
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you a new stitch technique known as drop stitch. This stitch is the combination of Garter stitch (normal knit stitch) with stretched out yarn overs, which create a lovely lacy…
How to pick up stitches to make sleeves or collars for sweaters
Hi knitters! Today we’re teaching you, in detail, how to retake stitches of your wool garments so that you can pick up collars or sleeves (in fact, this technique is also known as…
How to modify patterns for different yarns?
Hey knitters! Today we’re going to teach you a very useful trick so that you can modify patterns for any type of yarn: wool, cotton, different weights—not a problem! All…
How to cast on stitches in a quick and easy way?
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you how to cast on stitches in a quick and easy way in order to start any of your WAK knitting kits and… with only one…
