What is the best or fastest way to knit? August 30, 2024 One of my favorite classes to teach at retreats, shops and fiber festivals is called The Mechanics of Knitting. We begin with a personal stitch analysis where knitters have an opportunity to study how they naturally knit as we discuss how small movements impact the stitch size and the structure Knitter's Notebook
TIP | Fixing Unruly Mistakes June 28, 2024 I was doing so well with my learn to knit brioche project... until I wasn't. I don't know if the trouble started because I was feeling overly confident, under the weather, or a combination of the two. Either way, I made a small mistake and had Knitter's Notebook
Why are pattern gauge and dimensions given for blocked fabric? April 19, 2024 I received an interesting message after my video about The Importance of Swatching Your Knits. ❔I never knew pattern gauge was the gauge after blocking. That’s confusing. Why don't patterns have two gauges, one during knitting and one after blocking? -Tammi H. Before I answer, let me Knitter's Notebook
The Truth About Left-Handed Knitting April 05, 2024 I am intimately familiar with the challenges left-handers face. For approximately 10% of the population, simple tasks like using scissors, writing on a whiteboard, or even using powered hand-tools requires more care and attention than it should. When it comes to yarn crafts, lefties are challenged as soon as a Knitter's Notebook
Why did you start making videos on YouTube? March 22, 2024 I was recently asked two questions that kind of go hand-in-hand. ❓I keep forgetting things I already know, such as a particular cast on. I continually have to go back to check directions. Is there any way to keep the directions handy? - Cathy Lewis❓Why did you start making Knitter's Notebook
I always get gauge ;) March 08, 2024 If I had a nickel for every time someone told me "I don't swatch because I always get gauge!" I'd have a lot of nickels. Although I don't necessarily think knitters who say this are intentionally lying, I am highly skeptical about Knitter's Notebook
