Below you can find great places to buy yarn on sale! If you know a good deal that should be added to the list please contact me! Darn Good Yarn 60% off sitewide Darn Good Yarn is an online yarn store dedicated to supporting women’s economic empowerment, fair trade practices and principles of environmental sustainability. Sale ends: Shipping: Worldwide check the offers KnitPicks 25% off sitewide The mission of KnitPicks is to provide the very best yarns at the lowest prices. They do this by manufacturing all the yarn by themselves. Sale ends: November 25th Shipping: United ..read more

Tubular bind-off is the perfect method for binding-off 1-by-1 or 2-by-2 ribbing. It produces a very stretchy and beautiful cast-off edge and it’s a very good option for socks and sweater hems for instance. This is a sewn bind-off so you need a tapestry needle for this method. The technique is suitable for intermediate knitters. Table Of Contents Tubular Bind-Off In the Round Step by Step Photo Tutorial Video Tutorial Tubular Bind-Off Flat Tubular Bind-Off for 2-by-2 Ribbing Tubular Bind-Off In the Round The two setup rounds are optional and without them the method is called the I ..read more

Are you looking for something nice to knit for the holidays? I gathered a few Christmas stocking knitting kits for different skill levels. They also use a wide variety of different knitting techniques so if you don’t like colorwork you could try cables or just stockinette instead. Toe Up Christmas Stocking Kit These absolutely stunning stockings are designed by Faye Kennington who is one of my favorite independent knitwear designers. The pattern contains 24 different colorwork charts you can use to mix and match to create your own unique design. The kit includes the pattern and enough worste ..read more

Looking for your next blanket project? Below I have gathered some nice knitting kits including options for both beginners and more adventurous knitters. For summer blankets I recommend you choose cotton blend yarns and if you are looking for a warm blanket got with wool. Garter Stitch Blanket Kit Simple garter stitch blanket suitable for beginner-level knitters or if you are looking for a mindless knitting project. The techniques you’ll need to use: Knit stitch Cast-on Bind-off The kit includes the pattern and KnitPicks Comfy Color Mist yarn which is a soft worsted-weight cotton and acryli ..read more

Even your very first knitting project can be beautiful and usable. I gathered for you some stylish knitting kits that are suitable for beginner-level knitters. Enjoy! Garter Stitch Scarf Kit by KnitPicks A garter stitch scarf is one of the easiest knitting projects to get started with because you don’t have to worry about getting exactly the right gauge. Techniques you’ll use in this project: Knit stitch Cast-on Bind-off The yarn that comes in this knit is super soft merino wool. In addition the kit includes suitable needles, pattern booklet and a yarn needle. Buy Online © KnitPicks ..read more

Here you can find a free sock pattern for almost every need. 1. Easy Striped Socks Pattern for Beginners For this pattern, I have selected, in my opinion, the easiest and most beginner-friendly sock knitting techniques. To make it even easier I’ve added a lot of helpful images to the pattern page. The pattern is available for free here. 2. Universal Basic Sock Pattern This is a universal sock pattern that you can use to knit perfectly fitting vanilla socks of any size and with almost any yarn. No swatching is required!  The pattern is available for free here. 3. Ruusu Socks This ..read more

Here’s some of the baby pattern’s I’ve designed for kids. All of them have been very practical in every day use. Sade’s Onesie This onesie is worked seamlessly top-down. The body is worked flat until underarms and then joined for knitting in the round. Sizes: 3, 6, 12 (18, 24) months Yarn: Fingering weight merino wool The pattern is available for free here. Heart baby socks This pair of baby socks is knitted toe up and the pattern comes with a gusset heel. The socks have a double-knitted reversible cuff. Sizes: baby/toddler (child) The pattern is available for free here ..read more

There are many ways to knit socks: You can knit them cuff-down or toe-up, with 2, 4 or 5 needles and there are also different ways of making the heel and shaping the toe. For this tutorial, I have selected, in my opinion, the easiest and most beginner-friendly sock knitting techniques. Toe-up: This way it’s easy to have just the right amount of stitches without making a separate swatch. You can also easily optimize the amount of yarn you use. Magic loop method (you knit with two needles): This way you don’t have to worry about dropping or losing needles. With this method, you can also avoid ..read more

Do you want to learn a new hobby? If so, knitting and crocheting are both great options. But which one should you choose? I’ve been both knitting and crocheting for more than 20 years so here’s my take what are the main differences between those crafts. I hope it helps you to make up your mind about which craft to try first. Table Of Contents 1. Tools 2. One-handed or two-handed 3. The number of live stitches 4. Look and feel of the fabric 5. Working Direction 6. Starting a project 7. Yarn requirements 8. Type of Yarn 9. Which is easier 10. Different Stitches 11. Types of Projects 12. Corre ..read more

When choosing the best yarn for baby clothes, there are a few things you need to consider. For instance, the yarn needs to be soft and gentle against the baby’s skin and should be manufactured without harmful chemicals and substances. I have written this small guide to help you select a baby-safe yarn for your next knitting or crocheting project. Table Of Contents What Materials Make up a Good Baby Yarn? Avoid these How Thick Can the Yarn Be? How to Know If a Yarn Is Manufactured Without Harmful Chemicals and Substances? Baby Safe Yarns Natural Fibers Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 Hob ..read more