Design it Yourself Sweater Project | Step 5 March 07, 2025 Charting stitch patterns After swatching, I was able to make decisions about the yarn I'll be using for my sweater as well as the most of the stitch pattern. Before I start making my sweater, I want to chart out the stitch pattern so I'll have Knitter's Notebook
Design it Yourself Sweater Project | Step 4 February 20, 2025 Swatching to choose yarn and needle combination, stitch patterns and gauge. Knitter's Notebook
Secret Admirer Socks February 10, 2025 This knit sock pattern has a secret element that is best seen by the knitter and the sock wearer, a panel of large, lace hearts down both the front and back of the leg. These socks are knit from the top down and have a subtly curved garter stitch cuff. Knitting Pattern Directory
Design it Yourself Sweater Project | Step 3 February 03, 2025 Sketch it to scale and double check the measurements After making a rough draft of my sweater plan, it's time to draw each piece to scale and do a little arithmetic to make sure everything will fit together. This part takes some time to work through, but I Knitter's Notebook
Design it Yourself Sweater Project | Step 2 January 29, 2025 Measure and sketch to make a rough draft of your design In the last step, I took a critical look at my template sweater and made a list of characteristics and construction concerns. Now it's time to draft an actual plan I can follow as I knit. I Knitter's Notebook
Knitting Swatch Labels January 20, 2025 Many knitters don't enjoy swatching, but you'll never regret keeping detailed notes that you can refer to later. All the necessary information about your swatch will be at your finger tips and it may even save you from swatching the same thing again later on. The Knitter's Notebook
