Knitting Tutorials

Learn how to make a magic yarn ball using leftover yarn scraps! This easy, creative method is perfect for stash-busting projects like my Tales from the Stash blanket. In this quick YouTube tutorial, I’ll show you how I combine scraps by color and texture to create a one-of-a-kind yarn ball. Great for beginner knitters and anyone wanting to turn their yarn leftovers into something beautiful. Watch the full video in my Tales from the Stash playlist!

Dropped a stitch while knitting stockinette? Learn how to fix a dropped stitch on the knit side step by step. This beginner-friendly knitting repair tutorial shows how to stabilize the stitch, ladder it back up, and keep knitting without starting over. Perfect for fixing knitting mistakes and recovering stitches in stockinette.

Learn how to make a simple slip knot for knitting using an easy two-finger method. This beginner knitting tutorial shows step-by-step how to create the first loop that goes on your needle before casting on. Perfect for new knitters who want a calm, clear starting point. beginner knitting basics how to start knitting knitting for beginners

Made a mistake on a purl row? This step-by-step guide shows how to unpurl stitches calmly and fix errors without ripping out your work.

Cast off too soon? This tutorial shows how to safely undo a bind-off and put your stitches back on the needle without ripping out rows or panicking.

Struggling with gaps when joining in the round? This step-by-step method uses an extra stitch and a simple decrease to create a clean, neat join without twisting.

Want a seamless look without the extra sewing? In this video from the Tales from the Stash blanket series, I show you how I knit the seam as I go—joining each panel while keeping the edge neat and tidy. It’s an easy way to join your blanket pieces without fussing over finishing later. You’ll also see how I pick up stitches to create a smooth transition between panels. Great for knitters using scrap yarn or trying join-as-you-go techniques. Watch the full video in the Tales from the Stash...

Knit your first mitered square normally, using the center double-decrease method. Watch my detailed Mitered Square Tutorial here

Cast on stitches using a loose cast-on method (like the backward loop). This makes it easier to pick up stitches later.

1. Identify the Stitch to Undo Look at the last stitch you knitted. You’ll see two legs of yarn looping into the stitch below. This is where you’ll insert your needle.

1. Find the Stitch Below the One You Want to Undo Look at the last stitch you purled. Instead of two V-shaped legs, you’ll see a small horizontal bump—this is the base of the stitch you need to pick up.

Every knitter makes mistakes—dropped stitches, miscounted rows, or realizing you purled when you should have knitted. The good news? You don’t have to rip out (or “frog”) entire rows to fix a simple error. Instead, you can tink (unknit) or unpurl your stitches one by one to backtrack and fix mistakes without unraveling your entire project.

The Marker shows where we transitioned from slipping the first stitch to slipping the last stitch. You can see that both ways create a neat, straight edge.