Knitting complex patterns often leads to mistakes. A knitting lifeline is a helpful technique for saving work. Table of Contents Understanding Knitting Lifelines How do I insert a lifeline in my knitting? FAQS About Knitting Lifelines Understanding Knitting Lifelines A knitting lifeline acts as a safety net in case of mistakes or dropped stitches. The lifeline prevents my knitted stitches from unraveling too far when I need to fix a problem. Lifelines can be made from different materials like yarn, string, or dental floss. Lifelines have saved me time and frustration many times. Especial ..read more

As a knitter, I’ve found that having the right app can make a world of difference in my projects. So, I’ve created a list of some of the best knitting apps I’ve come across. Table of Contents Best Knitting Apps FAQS About Knitting Apps Best Knitting Apps One of my absolute favorites is knitCompanion. This app is available for both Android and iPhone users and works with any pattern. knitCompanion is perfect for tracking progress, helping to reduce mistakes, and letting you focus on your techniques rather than referring to a physical pattern. It allows users to keep track of their place in ..read more

As a wool sock knitter, here are techniques on how to best care for these cozy items. Table of Contents Preparing Hand-Washing Machine Washing Drying Caring For Wool Socks FAQs About Washing Wool Socks Preparing Before starting to clean my wool socks, I always take some precautions: Turn the socks inside out, which helps remove dirt and debris while protecting the outer surface of the wool fibers. Sort the socks by colors, separating light and dark shades to prevent color bleeding. For blended wool socks or merino wool and cashmere, I always check labels for specific care instructions ..read more

Mastering color changes is crucial in knitting, particularly for stripes and intricate designs. Here, I’ll cover some simple techniques to help you change colors. Table of Contents Preparing Spit Splice Join Tips & Tricks Frequently Asked Questions Preparing First and foremost, it’s important to choose the right yarn and needles for your project. Make sure you have enough of each color, and keep in mind the main color and contrasting colors for your desired pattern. When preparing to change colors, it is helpful to have a new ball of yarn ready to go. Spit Splice Join One of my favori ..read more

“Frogging” refers to unraveling, ripping out, or undoing a project. It’s usually due to a mistake or a need to make changes to the project. It comes from the sound “rip it, rip it,” which is what many knitters say as they unravel their stitches. Table of Contents To Frog Or To Not Frog? How To Do Frogging In Knitting FAQS About Frogging In Knitting To Frog Or To Not Frog? The decision to frog or not to frog is an important one for any knitting project. There are various reasons why we might consider frogging our work. These include errors such as incorrect stitches, dropped stitches, wron ..read more

Here’s how to tell what skill level you’re at in knitting. It’s all a learning journey! Table of Contents Knitting Skill Levels Beginners Advanced Beginner Intermediate Advanced Master Knitter FAQs About Knitter Skill Levels Knitting Skill Levels Beginners As a beginner, I’m someone new to knitting, and I’m still mastering basic techniques like the knit stitch. As a beginner knitter, beginners often start by learning the most basic skills, such as casting on, knitting, purling, and binding off At this skill level, I can complete simple knitting projects, such as scarves and dishcloths, us ..read more

Ravelry is a fantastic resource and forum for fiber artists! Here’s how to use it. Table of Contents Getting Started with Ravelry Finding Patterns and Yarns Managing Your Projects Exploring the Ravelry Community Using Tools and Utilities Buying and Selling on Ravelry FAQ Getting Started with Ravelry Creating a Ravelry Account To use Ravelry, you’ll need to create an account. It’s simple and quick. All you need is a valid email address. When you go to the Ravelry homepage, click on “join now” to begin the account registration process. You’ll need to enter your email address, and they’ll se ..read more

Backwards knitting, also called mirror or reverse knitting, lets you knit left to right, eliminating the need for purling and turning your work to create stockinette fabric. Table of Contents Why Knit Backwards? Reverse Knitting: English Vs Continental How To Knit Backwards FAQS About Knitting Backwards Why Knit Backwards? I found several benefits of knitting backwards. One of the primary reasons is to avoid purl stitches, which can be more challenging for some knitters. By knitting backwards, you can focus on the knit stitch and still achieve the beautiful stockinette pattern without pur ..read more

Here’s a quick tutorial on reading knitting patterns. You’ll have this essential skill in your knitting toolbox in no time! Table of Contents Essential Information How To Read The Instructions Troubleshooting Essential Information A good knitting pattern should have a legend, instructions, gauge, size, materials, visuals, and skill level. It should also include finishing instructions, notions, and special terms. They also sometimes have a knitting chart to represent the stitches. Materials A knitting pattern lists the materials required, such as yarn, knitting needles, stitch markers, and ..read more

Morris and Sons is an Australian needlecraft and yarn store in Australia, with an online presence plus several brick-and-mortar shops around the country. Here’s my inteview with Joseph, the current director of the family business. We discuss his experience of running the yarn store, his favorite parts of being in the industry, and how his role in the business have changed over time. Enjoy! Interview With Joseph Morris 1. What Inspired You To Work In The Craft Industry? Art and creativity have always been a significant part of my life, thanks to my father, who was an artist. Growing up in a fam ..read more