• How to Wind Yarn from a Hank, with a ball winder and tabletop swift.

    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!

  • Winter Hats - 20 Patterns to Knit and Crochet

    Winter Hats – 20 Patterns to Knit and Crochet

    Is it freezing cold outside where you live? Keep your head cozy with a warm hat! Winter Hats are one of my favorite things to make with scraps or single skeins. They're fun and fast to make, and I feel like I can never have too many. They make great charity projects too! Here are 20 knit and crochet hat patterns to choose from.

  • Swirling Snowflakes Knit Beanie Pattern on Stitches n Scraps

    Knit Beanie Pattern – Swirling Snowflakes

    Spiraling winds set snowflakes in motion, swirling around a deep blue, winter sky. Stay warm through the wintry weather with the Swirling Snowflakes knit beanie pattern! With 7 sizes, from Newborn to Adult Large, you can make one for everyone in the family.

  • Slip Slip Knit (ssk) Tutorial on Stitches n Scraps

    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.

  • Knit 2 Together (k2tog) Tutorial on Stitches n Scraps

    Knit 2 Together (k2tog) Tutorial

    Learn how to work the knit 2 together decrease, abbreviated as k2tog. This is one of the easiest and most common decreases in knitting. Working 2 stitches together as one, you can create a decrease that leans to the right.

  • Best of 2020 on Stitches n Scraps

    Best of 2020 – Top 20 Patterns and Tutorials

    It's been a heck of a year, hasn't it? This year has brought a lot of growth, and with it some changes, here at Stitches n Scraps. It was a year full of new patterns, tutorials, giveaways, make alongs, live videos, and much more! I hope these have added a little happiness, or filled in a few empty hours stuck at home. Here's a look back at the best of 2020, plus a few sneak peeks at 2021!