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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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Section 2 Video – Simply Sweet Raglan KAL
Are you knitting along with the Simply Sweet Raglan Baby Sweater KAL? Work through the raglan increases on the yoke with me in this tutorial video for section 2!
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Section 1 Video – Simply Sweet Raglan KAL
Are you knitting along with the Simply Sweet Raglan Baby Sweater KAL? Work through the collar and button hole with me in this tutorial video for section 1!
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Knit Baby Sweater – Simply Sweet
Simple, snuggly, and oh so cute! The Simply Sweet knit baby sweater is fast and easy to knit. It makes a great introduction to raglan sweater shaping.
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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.
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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!