Knitting Tips and Tutorials

If you’re a knitter, you’ve probably come across the k2tog decrease at some point. It’s a simple way to decrease the number of stitches on your needle, and it produces a nice, neat right-leaning stitch.

Let's answer the question, “What is knitting?” by looking at its rich history, basic techniques, and tools. And if you’ve been inspired to pick up a pair of needles yourself, we’ll share a detailed guide on how to get started with knitting, including recommended materials for beginners, tips, and resources.

Knit ponchos are the perfect stepping stone into the world of knitted garments. With their simple construction and roomy fit, they’re a fun and forgiving knitting project that you’ll love to wear. ​ ​ ​ ​In this post, I’ll share my go-to knit poncho patterns for beginners and beyond. From chunky winter wraps to lightweight designs, there’s something for everyone in this collection of free, easy, knit poncho patterns.

Looking for hat knitting patterns for beginners or intermediate knitters? You’re in the right place! In this post, I’ve compiled a list of 27 free & easy knit hat patterns that you’re sure to love.

In this guide, we will take a closer look at fingering weight yarn, including what it is and how to use it. ​ ​We’ll also provide some tips on choosing the right yarn for your project.

In this article, we’ll explore the meaning of “frogging” and offer some tips for frogging your work (without getting a headache!)

Perhaps you’ve been dreaming about cozy afternoons, knitting your own handmade scarves, hats, and sweaters with a pair of needles and yarn. But with so many knitting tools and supplies to choose from, it can be hard to know where to begin!

This knitting needle size chart will help you make sense of all the different systems for knitting needle sizes and find the perfect size for your project.

In this blog post, we will teach you how to do the SSK decrease and give you a few tips and tricks to make your SSKs look even neater. So, grab your needles, and let’s get started!

If you’re a knitter, you’ve probably heard the term “gauge” before. But what does it mean – and more importantly, how do you measure it?

If you want to learn how to knit garter stitch, you’re in the right place. This tutorial will show you how to knit garter stitch in just a few easy steps. So grab your needles and some yarn, and let’s get started!

In this tutorial, we will show you how to weave in the ends using a simple technique that is easy to follow. After completing these steps, your crochet projects will be finished securely and will look polished and professional!

Perhaps you’ve been dreaming about cozy afternoons, knitting your own handmade scarves, hats, and sweaters with a pair of needles and yarn. But with so many knitting tools and supplies to choose from, it can be hard to know where to begin! ​ ​To make things easier, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of all the must-have tools that every beginning knitter should have in their knitting kit.

In this blog post, we will teach you how to do the SSK decrease and give you a few tips and tricks to make your SSKs look even neater. So, grab your needles, and let’s get started!

Perhaps you’ve been dreaming about cozy afternoons, knitting your own handmade scarves, hats, and sweaters with a pair of needles and yarn. But with so many knitting tools and supplies to choose from, it can be hard to know where to begin! To make things easier, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of all the must-have tools that every beginning knitter should have in their knitting kit.