Knitting Tutorials
Knitting tutorials
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Folding and Seaming an Origami Bag
With some simple folding and seaming, you can turn a plain rectangle into an origami bag! This tutorial is designed to go along with my Felted Origami Bag pattern, but the same techniques can be used with any knit or crochet rectangle.
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Sweethearts Ear Warmer Knitting Tutorial
The Sweethearts Ear Warmer will keep your ears warm and cozy, with a reversible, double knit, heart design. Learn how to make it in this step-by-step knitting tutorial, including some tips for adjusting the size. Get the free written pattern here, and follow along!
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Kfb Increase – How to Knit Front and back
The knit front and back (kfb) increase is one of the easiest to learn. It creates a visible bump, which can be very useful in the right situations. Learn how to work this increase, and some of the places you may want to use it.
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3-Needle Bind Off Knitting Tutorial
Join 2 layers of knit fabric while binding off at the same time, and all without any sewing! The 3-needle bind off combines 2 sets of live stitches together, leaving a decorative ridge.
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How to Read Mosaic Knitting Charts
Mosaic knitting is a colorwork technique using only 1 color at a time. The charts for mosaic knitting are just a little bit different from other colorwork charts. Learn how to read mosaic knitting charts in this video tutorial!
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How to Knit a Cord with the Clover Wonder Knitter
Clover sent me their new Wonder Knitter to try out and review. Learn how to knit a cord with it in this tutorial. This upgraded take on a spool knitter is so fast and easy, it's addictive. Create all sorts of cords and other fun projects in no time. It's great for kids too!
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Knit Left Cross (LC) Stitch – 3 ways
The left cross (lc) is a versatile stitch that can be used for delicate cables, swirls, and other fun textures. Learn 3 different ways to knit this stitch, all of which give you the same result. Choose whichever is more comfortable for you!
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How to Wind Yarn from a Hank
Some yarns, particularly hand dyed or artisan yarns, come in hank format. These yarns need to be wound into a cake or ball before they can be used. Learn how to use a ball winder and a tabletop swift to wind yarn from a hank into a cake!
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Make 1 Right (m1r) and Make 1 Left (m1l) Knitting Increases
Learn how to work the make 1 right (m1r) and make 1 left (m1l) increases. These right and left leaning increases add a stitch without leaving a large hole. They're perfect for sweaters, socks, and anywhere else that you need paired or directional increases.
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Slip Slip Knit (ssk) Decrease Tutorial
Learn how to work the slip slip knit decrease, abbreviated as ssk. This is a very common decrease in knitting. By twisting the stitches before you knit them together, you can create a decrease that leans to the left.
