Knitting Tutorials
Learn how to knit a variety of projects – dishcloths, shawls, scarves, and more – with full written instructions and video tutorials.
How to Knit a Top-Down Triangle Shawl
Triangle shawls are one of the most popular knitting patterns. They are extremely versatile (there’s…
How to Knit a Kite Shawl
If you’ve ever searched for a shawl knitting pattern, you probably discovered the many shapes…
How to Knit a Linen Stitch Dishcloth (Free pattern!)
Linen Stitch is an easy two-row knitting stitch pattern that makes a great dishcloth. Its…
How to Knit an Asymmetrical Triangle Shawl (Two Ways!)
Triangle shawls are popular among knitters – with good reason. There are so many different…
How to Knit a Bottom up Triangle Shawl
Triangle shawls can be knit in many different directions – top down, bottom up, and…
How to Knit a Triangle Shawl Sideways from Tip to Tip
Triangle shawls are popular knitting patterns. They can be knit in so many different ways…
Incredibly Easy Dishcloth Patterns for Beginner Knitters
Dishcloths are great projects for new knitters. They are small projects that can be finished…
Easy Scarf Knitting Pattern for Beginners
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to knit, a scarf is a simple, quick…
How to Knit a Cup Cozy {step-by-step instructions for new knitters}
A knit cup cozy is a perfect project for a brand-new knitter. It’s easy to…
Knitting Techniques
Improve your knitting skills with these helpful article all about techniques that every knitter should know.
How to Knit Double Increases (8 Different Methods)
Double increases aren’t as commonly used as basic single increases but they are useful and…
Knitting Twisted Decreases (everything you need to know)
Twisted stitches are decorative stitches that can be used in many ways – twisted and…
How to Knit Double Decreases (10 Different Ways!)
Double decreases are commonly used in many knitting patterns (especially lace). In its most basic…
How to Decrease on a Purl Row in Knitting
While knitting patterns usually use decreases on the right side of the work, sometimes you…
All About Knitting Yarn Overs
Yarn overs are a basic increase stitch that every knitter should know how to work….
5 Basic Knitting Cast On Techniques every Knitter Should Know
Casting on is a basic skill every knitter needs to know – otherwise, you won’t…
How to Decrease in Knitting (6 Basic Techniques for Every Knitter)
Every knitter needs to know how to decrease stitches in their knitting. The most basic…
How to Increase in Knitting (Essential Increases for Every Knitter)
Knowing how to increase is an important skill for every knitter. There are many different…
Four Ways to Increase on a Purl Row
A knitting pattern that will require you to know how to increase on a purl…
The Basics of Slip-Stitch Knitting
There’s no reason for knitters to be intimidated by slip-stitch knitting. Once you know the…
Knitting Tools, Notions & Yarn
Learn all about various types of yarn, affordable yarn, tips for budgeting, and more helpful topics.
Knitting with Recycled (and Upcycled) Yarns
Recycled and up-cycled yarns are a special category all by themselves. Recycled yarns are made…
All About Knitting Blown Yarns
Blown yarns are a special type of yarn that can be fun to knit with….
Knitting with Cable-Plied Yarns
Cable-plied yarns (also referred to as cord yarns) are a great option to traditionally plied…
Chainette Yarn: Everything You Need to Know
Chainette yarns (also called chained yarns) are a wonderful additional to the modern knitting world….
Yarn 101: Knitting with Synthetic Yarns
Synthetic yarns are one of most-used yarns in the knitting world – but not without…
Yarn 101: Knitting with Animal Fiber Yarns
Animal fibers have a long, long textile history. Animal fibers all share some similar traits…
The Facts about Knitting Superwash Wool
Superwash wool yarn is a unique yarn that has been treated to make the wool…
All About Knitting Wool Yarn: What You Need to Know
Wool yarn is the perfect yarn for knitting. Sometimes knitters refer to ‘knitting wool’ –…
8 Basic Facts about Knitting with Polyester Yarn
While you might think ‘leisure suit’ when you hear the term polyester, it’s actually come…
Knitting with Rayon: All about Modal, Tencel & Viscose Yarns
The manufacturing of rayon for fabrics (especially yarn) has changed a great deal since its…
Knitting with Nylon: 8 Interesting Questions
Nylon is often found in yarns for knitting patterns and projects, but why exactly is…
All About Knitting Acrylic Yarn (everything you need to know)
Acrylic yarn often gets a bad rap in the knitting community. Many people love it,…
Knitting with Luxury Yarn: Bison, Qiviut, Angora & Possum
While you may be familiar with common knitting fibers like wool, alpaca, acrylic, or cotton…
What You Need to Know about Knitting Mohair Yarn
Mohair is one of those special yarns to knit with. But, before you purchase that…
Knitting Cashmere Yarn: What You Need to Know
Cashmere is a luxurious knitting fiber that can feel decadent to knit with. But, before…
Knitting with Silk Yarn: Everything You Need to Know
Silk yarn is a heavenly fiber to knit with. It’s smooth, sleek, and yes, silky….
All About Knitting Alpaca Yarn (and other Camelid fibers)
Alpaca yarn (and other camelid fibers include camel, llama, and vicuña) and is a beautiful…
Yarn 101: Knitting with Plant Fibers
Plant fibers make great yarns. While wool and other animal fibers are great insulators and…
The Beginner’s Guide to Knitting with Hemp Yarn
Hemp yarn is a less-common relative of other plant fibers that are often used for…
All About Knitting Bamboo Yarn: Everything You Need to Know
Bamboo yarn is a wonderful choice for knitting (it’s a great choice for summer tank…
Knitting with Linen Yarn: Everything You Need to Know
Linen yarn is a great choice for knitting (especially for light summer tank tops and…
What You Need to Know about Knitting with Cotton Yarn
Cotton yarn is a popular yarn to knit with (for good reason) but there are…
12 Affordable Sock Yarns for Knitting
You can spend a lot of money on luxury sock yarn to knit a pair…
Where to Find Free Vintage Knitting Patterns & Books
Vintage knitting patterns and books are popular with many knitters for a variety of reasons….
12 Affordable (100% Wool) Yarns for Knitters
I love wool yarn but sometimes that indie-dyed, expensive yarn is just not financially feasible…
Knitting on a Budget: 20+ Money-Saving Tips
Knitting can be an expensive hobby when you buy luxury yarn. But, it’s possible to…
A Beginner’s Guide to Yarn Substitution
When you find a beautiful knitting pattern that you are just so excited to try…
Knitting Projects
Fun & interesting knitting projects – sorted into a variety of categories for easy reference.
12 Knitting Patterns for Boxy Sweaters
Boxy sweaters are perfect for cool fall days. They are really just oversized rectangles –…
12 Fun Top-Down Triangle Shawl Knitting Patterns
Top-down triangle shawl knitting patterns are one of the most popular patterns – for good…
10 Knitting Patterns for Boxy, Sleeveless Summer Tops
These knitting patterns for boxy, sleeveless, light summer tops are perfect for knitters who are…
15 Fun Asymmetrical Triangle Shawl Knitting Patterns
Asymmetrical Triangle Shawls are one of the most popular types of shawls to knit –…
12 Interesting Kite Shawl Knitting Patterns
Kite shawls are a great alternative to a triangle shawl. It’s an asymmetrical triangle shape…
12 Easy Cardigan Knitting Patterns for Beginners
Knitting a sweater or cardigan is a milestone for every knitter. It can feel intimidating…
12 Poncho Knitting Patterns for Beginners
Ponchos are great first garments for new knitters because they don’t require you to be…
12 Easy Lace Scarf Knitting Patterns
If you’re new to knitting lace, these twelve easy lace scarf knitting patterns are a…
10 Fun & Easy Knitting Patterns for Headbands
Headbands are great projects for knitting. They are usually quick and easy projects that use…
10 Interesting Bottom-Up Triangle Shawl Knitting Patterns
Triangle shawls are a popular knitting project. And, while the usual top-down triangle shawls are…
10 Beautiful Fair Isle Blanket Knitting Patterns
If you want to practice your stranded knitting skills, knitting a blanket will give you…
10 Knitting Patterns for Sideways Triangle Shawls (knit tip to tip)
Sideways triangle shawl knitting patterns are very popular for a reason – they are easy…
20 Stash Busting Knitting Patterns
Knitter’s all have stashes – it’s an inescapable problem. Even if you’re a knitter that…
15 Pretty Chevron Blanket Knitting Patterns
Chevron patterns feature an inverted ‘V’ design that creates horizontal zig-zags (or arrows) across the…
15 Reversible Blanket Knitting Patterns
There are many beautiful hand-knit blanket patterns available, but as beautiful as they are, sometimes…
25 Beautiful Cable Blanket Knitting Patterns
Cuddling up under a cozy cable blanket is essential when it’s cold and snowy outside….
10 Interesting Mosaic Blanket Knitting Patterns
Mosaic knitting is a great introduction to colorwork knitting for new knitters. And these blankets…
20 Fun Stash Busting Blanket Knitting Patterns
After you’ve knit a few projects you’ll come to realize there is one bonus from…
8 Simple Sweater Patterns for Beginner Knitters
Knitting a sweater is a right of passage for every knitter. For beginner knitters, I…
12 Beginner Shawl Knitting Patterns
If you’re a new knitter and ready to try a few new projects, give these…
8 Simple Fingerless Mitt Patterns for Beginner Knitters
Intro – all feature basic techniques with no thumb gussets. Fingerless mitts are a great…
12 Interesting Tank Top Knitting Patterns
Tank tops are a summer wardrobe staple. Here’s a collection of twelve interesting tank top…
10 Fun Sock Patterns for Variegated Yarn
Hand-dyed variegated sock yarn is a common purchase for many knitters – all those colors…
10 Easy Absolute Beginner Knitting Patterns
For brand-new knitters, finding an easy beginner knitting pattern can feel like an overwhelming task….
How to Read Your Knitting
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You CAN be a confident knitter, but it starts with understanding what’s happening on your needles.