The double garter stitch is a variation of the garter stitch even though as you can see it has a very different finish than its easier little brother. The best…
How to knit the double garter stitch
5 places you will find knitters
It’s hard to put your knitting down, we know that. You always promise yourself “just one more row,” but you can never stop at just one. Whether you are on…
How to knit the grater stitch
The stitch that we are going to show you today is another example of the versatility you gain just by knowing how to knit and purl stitches. The variety of…
Free pattern: barefoot crochet sandals
Summer is here. All you want to do is sit on the beach under an umbrella with your magazine and sunglasses, soaking up the sun. You could spend all day…
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 knit herringbone lace rib stitch
This really beautiful stitch is knitted by combining knitted and purled stitches so that in the end you have a mixture of eyelet and rib stitch. It’s really easy to…
Hand exercises for knitters
You’re sitting, needles and yarn in hand, watching your favorite series, and your hand starts to cramp. You ignore it at first, but it doesn’t go away. Then your fingers…
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…
Clutch it!
Discover the latest collection of fabric yarn clutches, Clutch it! Clutch bags are the latest trend this summer, and we want the whole world to notice you during that special…
How to crochet gathers
This is one of those spectacular crochet stitches that look exceedingly difficult and tedious but are just the opposite! Making gathers is just as easy as crocheting single crochet, so…
Knitters Series: Teté García (The Happy Crochet)
Teté García, an illustrator and designer from Madrid, Spain, taught herself how to crochet almost two years ago, and is always looking for new things to try in the world…
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…
Free pattern: July 4th American flag
This post has been modified to offer you updated content 🙂 July 4th is right around the corner, are you ready? It’s time for barbeques, parades, fireworks…and a special free pattern…
Cotton Collection|Inti
New cotton knitting kits collection; Inti Collection by Raquel Porter. Inspired by the tribal prints of Incan art. A culture still unknown and full of symbols. Discover the summer collection…
How to knit the estonian button stitch
Have you been wondering about the stitch we use one of our most popular T-shirts, the Lemon Tee? Here we will show you all you need to know to knit this…
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…
Our first WakAlong has arrived!
We would like to welcome the summer as it deserves to be welcomed. With a new challenge. We are proposing that all of you have your Bondi Bag to triumph this summer and…
How to knit horizontal braids
The horizontal braids are also known as “Vikkel braids”, and the technique originally comes from Estonia. They are rather small braids that you knit without using an auxiliary needle and…
Rooftop knitting party in NYC
The temperatures are rising, the days are getting longer, what better time to have a knitting party? We were ready to enjoy the springtime, so we hosted a knitting party…
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…
New fabric yarn bags collection: Beach Please
Discover the new fabric yarn bags collection. Bags and purses perfect for going to the beach or pool. Even better, they are easy to knit and very comfortable to bring…
How to knit the dotted lines stitch
Little changes can make a big difference and for evidence of this you only have to look at this stitch! It looks like a simple combination of knitted and purled…
World Wide Knit in Public Day
This week is one of those special weeks, when knitters feel content, happy, and proud. Why is that? Because world wide knit in public day has arrived. This Saturday the…
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.…