Learn right and left leaning twisted stitches Twisted Stitches  allow sinuous, single stitches to travel across knitted surfaces, levitating above a background of garter, stockinette or reverse stockinette. Of course, you can work these tiny 2-stitch cables just as you would any other cable, but it’s so much quicker and easier (and much more fun!)... The post Twisted Stitches appeared first on LITTLECHURCH KNITS ..read more

A Full-Day Workshop Autumn is upon us! It is the time to learn new things, take on new challenges and expand your knitter’s tool kit. Ever wonder how beautiful color work cardigans and pullovers are made? On Saturday, September 14 from 10 am until 6 pm, I’ll be teaching a Strand & Steek Workshop here... The post Strand & Steek appeared first on LITTLECHURCH KNITS ..read more

Stitch of the Month for July Welcome to my new Stitch of the Month series! Every month, I’ll be exploring a new and exciting stitch pattern. You’ll find complete instructions and troubleshooting, plus a free downloadable pdf. Keep it on hand for those moments when you want to pop a little magic into your knitting projects. The... The post Fountain Stitch appeared first on LITTLECHURCH KNITS ..read more

Learn the Icelandic Bind Off in 5 Easy Steps! Ever tried the Icelandic Bind Off? I’ve used it on my Honey Island Wrap, part of the Wetlands Collection. It’s a stretchy bind off, easy to work, that creates a lovely, neat, braided edge.  It’s perfect for finishing Garter Stitch projects or any other thick, squishy fabric. Let’s explore this simple technique and add it to your Knitter’s Tool Kit! Scroll to the end of this post to see it in action. Let’s Go! Step One: With yarn in back, enter the first stitch as if to purl. Step Two: Without removing the first stitch, enter the second s ..read more

Color of the Month for June Welcome to my new Color of the Month series! Every month, I’ll take a deep dive into the psychology of color and offer curated moods, palettes and patterns. This oughta be fun! PSYCHOLOGY Tangerine,  like “orange”, is a mix of red and yellow but leans toward a paler more subtle shade. It can be attention grabbing or understated. Though softer than traditional orange, tangerine remains vibrant and dynamic and evokes energy, happiness and stimulation. COMPATIBILITY Because  of its strength, tangerine can play an interesting role in many palettes. It easil ..read more

Stitch of the Month for May Welcome to my new Stitch of the Month series! Every month, I’ll be exploring a new and exciting stitch pattern. You’ll find complete instructions and troubleshooting, plus a free downloadable pdf. Keep it on hand for those moments when you want to pop a little magic into your knitting projects. The Joy of Open Work Hot, humid weather can make knitted garments and accessories a little hard to wear. As a Designer in the American Deep South, I find myself turning again and again  to eyelet-based fabrics for their lightness and breathability. Luckily, there are hu ..read more

Learn to work the Alternating Cable Cast On in 3 easy steps! Here’s a great cast on for 1×1 ribbing. It looks like a tubular cast on, but without the extra work! It’s a very stretchy cast on, so it’s perfect for hat brims, top-down socks, sweater neck openings and anywhere else you want a neat and stretchy cast on. A Couple of Things to Note This is a cable cast on, which means that stitches are added by working between two existing stitches. Stitches are cast on as knits and purls. Let’s Go! Step 1: Start with a slip knot, then make your first stitch just as you would for a knitted cast on ..read more

13 Days of Knitting Patterns The SCRAMBLE is REAL!! We’re down to the crunch, knitters. I’m hoping to help with 13 great last minute gift ideas. Most are stash-friendly, all are fun to knit or give. Gift the patterns or do the knitting, your choice. Tune in every day for the next 13 days for 30% off a DAILY FEATURED PATTERN in my Ravelry shop! Happy knitting and Merry Christmas!! The post The Christmas Scramble! appeared first on LITTLECHURCH KNITS ..read more

We all dream of creating hand made gifts for everyone on our holiday list, but sometimes it’s just not possible. Shop the sample sale and leave the knitting to us! That’s right! You can share the love this holiday season by choosing a hand knitted sample made by one of our expert sample knitters. Each one of these gorgeous hand knits has been seen in leading knitwear publications. Many have been featured in trunk shows. Many represent the best offerings of luxury yarn lines. Starting Thursday, December 7, find a lovely hand made gift in the following categories. Purchases can be made thr ..read more

A Festive Family of Fast & Easy Patterns! Just about a year ago, I introduced a fast & easy hat pattern called Jingle. It’s the perfect last-minute hand-knitted gift idea! Jingle is a quick and easy scrappy hat pattern with some super fun options. Choose your crown style, shaped or flat, then opt for a little decor. Partial to bobbles? Pop in a round! Enjoy a spot of color work? Drop in some whimsical triangles! You can choose from two stripe sequences too. Personalize Jingle with holiday colors as I’ve done or just use what you have on hand. Worked upward from a toasty hemmed brim, t ..read more