How much thread should I leave in order to cast on the necessary number of stitches?
One of the concerns that normally arise when we are learning to knit is estimating the amount of thread that we should leave in order to cast on the number…
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The best tricks and advice for knitting and crocheting. Become an expert knitter.
Eyelet stitch
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you a technique to knit in Eyelet stitch with two needles. It’s very simple: You have to begin by casting on 21 stitches onto one of…
Join wool or cotton with the “Russian join” method
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you a technique used to join the ends of your wool or Pima cotton yarn balls without making knots!… easy, clean and fast. Our WAK knitting kits usually contain…
Knitting with two different sized needles
Hi knitters! Have you ever considered knitting with two different sized needles? Today we are teaching you how to do so with a 15 mm and 8mm wooden WAK needles …No,…
Tubular Stitch
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you a new stitch… the tubular stitch! Perfect for knitting bikinis, the fingers of gloves or finishing off garments. The first thing you have…
How to knit linen stitch in one and two colors with two needles
Hi knitters! Today we are teaching you a new stitch… the fabric stitch! Also known as the linen stitch. This is a very attractive and compact stitch that will look…
Pop corn stitch (with 2 needles)
Hello knitters! Today we are teaching you a new stitch… the popcorn stitch! Also known as the bobble/puff stitch, it is done by knitting small balls to form a line…
How to knit the two-needle bamboo stitch
Hi knitters! Today we have a tutorial for knitting a very easy and beautiful kind of stitch…Bamboo stitch! It’s very simple. You have to make a loop with the wool…
How to weave in the ends in crochet?
Hi knitters! Today we show you how to weave in the ends in crochet your knitted garments’s borders from your WAK knitting kits. It’s very easy, you only have to…
How do you combine wool colors?
Hi knitters! Sometimes we want to combine some colors in the same garment, but we don’t know which wool colors we must choose for a beautiful result There’s an essential…
How to distinguish between knitted stitches and purled stitches
Hi knitters! Today we want to help you with a very common doubt that everybody has sometimes: how could we know if it is a knitted or a purled stitch?…
Customize your wool garments with fabric yarn
Hi knitters! Today we show you how to customize your wool garments with…fabric yarn! You can add some modern stripes to your scarfs or colourful finishings on the border of…
How to join Fabric Yarn?
Hi knitters! As you may know, we have a new supply: The Fabric Yarn. It’s made of cotton, and has awesome colors! For starting to use it, today we…
How to change colors or yarn balls in crochet?
Hi knitters! Today we’re gonna show you how to change colors or yarn balls in crochet. It’s not necessary to cut the wool thread for changing the yarn ball or…
How many yarn balls do you need for…?
Hi knitters! Most of you always ask us how much yarn do you need for your WAK projects. Because of this, we’ve made a quantity table, so you could know…
How to crochet the magic circle
Today we show you a tip for crochetting in a circular way. It’s called Magic Circle. It’s a circle which adjusts to the length of the stitches you’ve knitted inside…
Recycle with WAK
Hi Knitters! For these special moments, today we present a handmade and very ecofriendly idea for parcel your gifts. You will need the Kraft paper bags from our kits and…
Embroidery Xmas with yarn WE ARE KNITTERS
Hi Knitters! Today we present a Christmas tutorial for embroidery your wool accessories. Embroidery 1 With this embroidery we create a snowflake. You can use it for creating little tablecloths,…
Which models we advise you to knit according to your level
When you’re learning to knit, it’s necessary to start your knitting learning with an easy garment. The most asked question in WE ARE KNITTERS is which models are better for…
Create a necklace with your unused yarns
Hi knitters! Today, we’re going to show this tutorial: how to create a very easy-to-do collar. You must follow these steps to make your We Are Knitters XXL wool accessory:…
How – To Purl Continental – style
Hi knitters! Last week we showed you how to knit in a faster way with a different technique. Today we are teaching you how to purl using the very same…
How to knit fast: Learn to knit in continental-style.
Hello Knitters! In today’s post we will show you how to knit in continental-style. Now, with the winter coming, we need to knit the new kits of the “revolution” collection,…
How to give your knitting project a frayed effect
Hi knitters! Today we are bringing you a mini tutorial so you can give a frayed effect to your sweaters. It is very easy and you’ll give your clothes an…
How to wind a yarn ball
Hi knitters! Today we will teach you how to wind yarn balls using the rest of the wool of your knitting project, so forget about messing your yarn! It is…
