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
Studio Snapshots | Braids and Diamonds March 01, 2024 A behind the scenes peek at what's happening in our knitting and weaving studio. On my knitting needles I'm playing with a variation of the Latvian braid for my next sock design. This pattern is reminiscent of a weave structure known as point twill. As I Studio Snapshots
Help! Which size should I knit? February 23, 2024 Whether you're knitting a sweater, socks or even a hat, before you cast on your project, you'll need to decide which size you're going to knit. Just like the sizes in the pattern itself, there's no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are 5 Knitter's Notebook
Why I'm a mostly monogamous knitter January 26, 2024 As I write, I have two new knit designs in progress. The pattern samples are in various states of completion with more than a little knitting to go. Tutorials need to be filmed for one design and I'm in the video editing phase for the other. The deadlines Knitter's Notebook
Is a gauge swatch included in the yarn requirements? January 12, 2024 Have you ever wondered if designers factor in a little extra yarn to account for your gauge swatch? The short answer is yes... and no. The consensus amongst my designer friends is we generally add about 10% to the yarn requirements for our patterns so you don't run Knitter's Notebook
