Design it Yourself Sweater Project | Step 7 April 10, 2025 Converting measurements to sts or rows as knitting begins After estimating the amount of yarn I'll be using for my sweater (and making sure I actually have enough yarn) there's one last bit of math I need to do before before I start knitting. I need Knitter's Notebook
Switchback Socks April 07, 2025 These shortie, or ankle, socks are worked from the top down. The socks feature a zigzag pattern down one side of the foot and the socks are mirror images of each other. The socks have a band heel and rounded wedge toe. The Switchback Socks Pattern is written in needle Knitting Pattern Directory
Design it Yourself Sweater Project | Step 6 March 19, 2025 Estimating the total amount of yarn required I've sketched my sweater pattern to scale and swatched to choose my yarn, stitch pattern and gauge. Now I have almost enough information to make a good estimation of how much yarn I'll need to knit my sweater. This Knitter's Notebook
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