Studio Snapshots | Drying, Caking and Blossoming April 26, 2024 A behind the scenes peek at what's happening in our knitting and weaving studio. This, my friends, is how I get picture-perfect hand knit socks before the official photo-shoot. Rather than laying them flat to dry, which makes creases down the center of the front of the leg Studio Snapshots
Tied or Smocked Stitches April 23, 2024 Adding extra interest to ribbing by creating a gathered effect. Stitch Patterns
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
Tracking Your Progress in Complex Knitting Patterns April 16, 2024 Simple office supplies can help you keep track of you place. Charts
Open Bar or Open Make 1 Increase April 09, 2024 A decorative increase that can also be used if you forgot a yarn over in the previous row or round. Decreases + Increases
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
