Picot Bind Off for 1x1 Rib October 07, 2024 Add a little flair and flare to the edge of your knit 1, purl 1 ribbing. Bind Off
Inverted Stem Stitch Bind Off October 04, 2024 Creating a flexible edge with a cousin to the back stitch bind off. Bind Off
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
Same shawl, different blocking. Stretch, Shape and Sculpt August 02, 2023 With a title like that, you may think this article is going to be about exercise rather than knitting and fiber arts, but you would be wrong. Instead the flexibility of our bodies, let's look at blocking and the flexibility of wool, especially as it pertains to hand Knitter's Notebook
Mock Cables or Twists February 05, 2025 Twisting two stitches can create the appearance of cable with less fuss. Cabling
5 Tips for Casting On in the Round April 08, 2025 Making sure your stitches aren't twisted and more. Knitting in the Round
Cable Cast On in the Round February 05, 2025 Two things to do differently when using the cable cast on in the round. Cast On
What Does the "No Stitch" Symbol Mean? February 05, 2025 The "no stitch" symbol in a knitting chart is a placeholder and does not represent a stitch. Charts
Tracking Your Progress in Complex Knitting Patterns April 16, 2024 Simple office supplies can help you keep track of you place. Charts
Decrease Slants and Stitch Charts October 24, 2023 Chart symbols visually represent the direction a knit decrease will slant on the RS. Charts
Knitting Round Table | 2025 Calendar December 31, 2024 Live Zoom Event: Monthly Meet Up with The Chilly Dog and Friends Classes and Events
2025 Knit + Study Group December 07, 2024 In-Studio Knitting Group: Expand your knitting skills as we learn from each other Classes and Events
Funicular Cowl KAL | September 2024 August 12, 2024 Online Event: Join The Chilly Dog and Makers' Mercantile for some knitting fun with a colorful, mosaic, bandana cowl. Classes and Events
5 Tips for Embellishing with Duplicate Stitch February 13, 2024 Decorating plain, knit stockinette stitch with an embroidery-like technique. Colorwork
SSK and SSP May 06, 2025 SSK & SSP demonstration plus an explanation about stitch rotation and decrease slant for the k2tog, p2tog, ssk and ssp. Decreasing
Evenly Spaced Increases & Decreases November 01, 2024 Basic knitting math to help you determine how to increase or decrease stitches evenly. Increasing
End Rectangles January 02, 2025 Finishing an entrelac piece with end rectangles creates a zig-zagged edge. Entrelac
Wrong Side Rectangles January 02, 2025 Entrelac rectangles created by picking up stitches when the wrong side is facing you. Entrelac
Left Hand Triangles January 02, 2025 Like the right hand edge, left hand triangles are almost always worked in stockinette stitch. Entrelac
Spool Knitting July 02, 2025 Knitting an i-cord with a wooden spool knitter. Essential Knitting Skills
How to Knit an I-Cord July 02, 2025 Knitting a narrow tube or rope around 3, 4 or 5 stitches. Essential Knitting Skills
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
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. Increasing
It's Knot OK! June 09, 2023 There's a reason why knitting is better with friends. Besides the great conversations and comradery, there's usually someone in the group that can help when you have a problem (knitting or otherwise). At the very least, the group can brainstorm possible solutions. This week at our 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 Importance of Swatching your Knits April 02, 2024 Swatching involves more than knitting a square with a certain size needles to get a specific gauge. Gauge and Swatching
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
Grafting on the Purl Side July 02, 2025 The Finchley graft is a term used to indicate grafting with the WS of stockinette facing out. Graft/Join Pieces
Fake Grafting May 08, 2025 Joining cast on and/or bound off edges instead of grafting live stitches. Graft/Join Pieces
Tacking Instead of Grafting or Joining a Knit Fabric March 26, 2024 An alternative to a stitch-by-stitch hem. Graft/Join Pieces
How to Reuse Frogged Yarn September 17, 2025 Even experienced knitters can have projects go horribly wrong and end up frogging (rip-it, rip-it, rip-it out) a substantial amount of yarn. I'm not talking about a scarf or a sock. I'm talking about frogging an entire sweater. Yep, I frogged an entire sweater. I knew Knitter's Notebook
Ready, Set, Go Socks + A Course in Casting On September 07, 2025 Knitters often ask me, "What's the best pattern for learning how to knit socks?". Originally, I didn't have a good answer. However, when I started teaching sock knitting, an opportunity presented itself to design a sock pattern that would be appropriate for both new Knitting Patterns + Courses
3 Knit + Learn Bundles for a colorful end of summer August 22, 2025 Even though it's still a scorcher outside (at least where we are), seeing the kids head back to school makes me long for autumn. With mindfulness of the prevailing heat and humidity and anticipation of the changing fall colors I've put together a trio of knit Knitting Patterns + Courses
Evenly Spaced Increases & Decreases November 01, 2024 Basic knitting math to help you determine how to increase or decrease stitches evenly. Increasing
Joining a New Yarn without Splicing November 01, 2024 An alternative to the spit join and Russian join. Joining Yarn
Changing Yarn Colors with the Russian Join August 16, 2024 Switching from one color to the next without yarn tails or gaps. Joining Yarn
Partial Spit Join July 10, 2023 Minimizing the number of yarn tails for narrow, knit stripes. Colorwork
How to Reuse Frogged Yarn September 17, 2025 Even experienced knitters can have projects go horribly wrong and end up frogging (rip-it, rip-it, rip-it out) a substantial amount of yarn. I'm not talking about a scarf or a sock. I'm talking about frogging an entire sweater. Yep, I frogged an entire sweater. I knew Knitter's Notebook
Frogging Doesn't Mean Failure August 01, 2025 Have you ever started a knitting project and then somewhere along the way realized that it was never going to develop into the breathtaking finished object you imagined? Maybe the stitch pattern and yarn just didn't bring out the best in each other. Maybe the size you had Knitter's Notebook
Yarn Substitution Guide May 09, 2025 What is the formula to substituting one yarn for another in knitting? It's a question I've been asked more than once over the years and I have some bad news. There is no magic yarn substitution formula. However, that doesn't mean you can only Knitter's Notebook
How to Knit an I-Cord July 02, 2025 Knitting a narrow tube or rope around 3, 4 or 5 stitches. Essential Knitting Skills
5 Types of Needles for Small Circumference Knitting May 05, 2025 Double pointed needles, flexible double pointed needles, long circular needles and short circular needles. Knitting in the Round
5 Tips for Casting On in the Round April 08, 2025 Making sure your stitches aren't twisted and more. Knitting in the Round
Ready, Set, Go Socks + A Course in Casting On September 07, 2025 Knitters often ask me, "What's the best pattern for learning how to knit socks?". Originally, I didn't have a good answer. However, when I started teaching sock knitting, an opportunity presented itself to design a sock pattern that would be appropriate for both new Knitting Patterns + Courses
3 Knit + Learn Bundles for a colorful end of summer August 22, 2025 Even though it's still a scorcher outside (at least where we are), seeing the kids head back to school makes me long for autumn. With mindfulness of the prevailing heat and humidity and anticipation of the changing fall colors I've put together a trio of knit Knitting Patterns + Courses
Line Drawing Socks August 04, 2025 The school bell is about to ring in a new year of learning and the kids shouldn't be the only ones having fun. If you've ever wanted to learn how to knit top-down socks or an afterthought heel, here's your primer. Originally designed as Knitting Patterns + Courses
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 Little Projects
Knit Mini-Stocking Gift Card Holder December 06, 2024 Sometimes giving a gift card during the holidays feels a little impersonal. I like to dress up gift cards with a mini-stocking that can later be used as an ornament. This is a nice project for using up leftover bits from your yarn stash. The socks are worked from the Little Projects
Yarn Emergency Shadow Box October 27, 2023 Ok, yarn stashers, you are going to love this project! Display your yarn in a clever "In Case of Emergency Break Glass" shadow box. It's easy to create, can be customized for just about any hobby or interest and would make a great gift. Materials * shadow Little Projects
5 Types of Needles for Small Circumference Knitting May 05, 2025 Double pointed needles, flexible double pointed needles, long circular needles and short circular needles. Knitting in the Round
How Decrease Slant Effects a Knit Sock Toe April 08, 2025 Using paired decreases can create a prominent or more subtle band along the side of the toe. Sock Knitting Essentials
Picking Up Heel Gusset Stitches April 08, 2025 Pick up and knit stitches along the edge of a heel flap. Sock Knitting Essentials
Bowknot Stitch July 04, 2024 An ornamental stitch also known as the crab stitch or spider stitch. Stitch Patterns
Tied or Smocked Stitches April 23, 2024 Adding extra interest to ribbing by creating a gathered effect. Stitch Patterns
Reverse Knitting January 02, 2025 Knitting from left to right allows you to knit without turning your work over. Styles and Methods
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
Norwegian Purl October 20, 2020 A twist on purling that may be more comfortable for continental knitters. Styles and Methods
Week 3: tips for better fit and blocking. Summer School 2022: Fit and Finish September 01, 2022 Week 3: tips for better fit and blocking. Summer School
Week 2: converting stitch patterns, choosing needles, more about gauge. Summer School 2022: Process August 18, 2022 Week 2: converting stitch patterns, choosing needles, more about gauge. Summer School
Week 1: motivation, yarn substitution and choosing your next cast on. Summer School 2022: Projects August 11, 2022 Week 1: project motivation, yarn substitution and choosing your next cast on. Summer School
Top-Down Sweater Sleeves: Mind the Gap November 01, 2024 Minimizing the underarm gaps for top-down sweaters. Sweater Knitting Essentials
Casting On Underarm Stitches Provisionally November 01, 2024 Using a wrapped, provisional cast on around waste yarn for sweater underarm stitches. Sweater Knitting Essentials
Preventing Underarm Gaps for Top-Down Sweaters September 27, 2023 Picking up and knitting the first round of sleeve stitches. Sweater Knitting Essentials
Right Side, Wrong Side, Front and Back March 12, 2024 Defining four important knitting terms. Terminology
Through Back Loop (TBL) February 20, 2024 A confession, knitting and picking up a dropped or missed stitch with a twist Terminology
Knitting Stitch Leg Terminology March 03, 2020 Leading leg, trailing leg, front leg and back leg. Terminology
Stretching the Limits October 01, 2025 When I inherited my Grandpa's loom, I knew he built it to perform a singular task. The big loom is simple, sturdy, and it does one thing very well, weave rag rugs. Unlike the other looms in my studio, Grandpa's loom has some notable limitations. There& Weaver's Notebook
Our favorite pad for handwoven area rugs August 11, 2025 Our home may not have quite as many handwoven rugs as the average Finnish home, but it's getting close. There are rag rugs by the front and back doors, in the bathroom, in my studio and in the hallway. Because the rugs are reversible and don't Weaver's Notebook
Stretching the Limits October 01, 2025 When I inherited my Grandpa's loom, I knew he built it to perform a singular task. The big loom is simple, sturdy, and it does one thing very well, weave rag rugs. Unlike the other looms in my studio, Grandpa's loom has some notable limitations. There& Weaver's Notebook
WIP | Learning and Letting Go August 25, 2025 If there's one thing I could tell every new knitter, weaver and crafter, it would be that some projects end up being done for the sake of learning and will never become a beautiful or even usable finished project. Whether you are a new or experienced craftsperson, some Work in Progress
Our favorite pad for handwoven area rugs August 11, 2025 Our home may not have quite as many handwoven rugs as the average Finnish home, but it's getting close. There are rag rugs by the front and back doors, in the bathroom, in my studio and in the hallway. Because the rugs are reversible and don't Weaver's Notebook
WIP | Learning and Letting Go August 25, 2025 If there's one thing I could tell every new knitter, weaver and crafter, it would be that some projects end up being done for the sake of learning and will never become a beautiful or even usable finished project. Whether you are a new or experienced craftsperson, some Work in Progress
Design it Yourself Sweater Project | Step 11 July 18, 2025 Finishing up the hood and adding closures Whew... I had a self-imposed deadline in mind when I started this sweater at the beginning of the year and I'm going to meet it! All I have left to do is knit and attach the hood and settle on whether Work in Progress
Design it Yourself Sweater Project | Step 10 June 17, 2025 Sleeve cap shaping and joining tips The one component of sweater design and knitting that concerns me most is the sleeve cap shaping. Since I'm not an especially curvy girl, every other piece of my sweater could practically be rectangular and I'd still have a decent Work in Progress
