Knit Like Granny
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Hi, I'm Jodie. I created Knit Like Granny to help show 1,000,000 people the benefits of knitting & highlight alternatives to fast fashion. I love knitting and have met so many fabulous knitters through this site. Follow me in my journey of learning and then mastering the skills of Knitting. I will also be discovering a whole world of Knitting patterns to share with you all.
Knit Like Granny
6d ago
Because there’s so much good to be found…
Letter From Jodie Morgan: Founding Editor
In this issue, there’s… geometric sunset glory, cable magic without the fuss, elevate your sock game with striking cables, playful color in a sweater, and…
Plus, you’ll find…
Dress up your pup in style, inspired by quilt designs, quick and squishy: a chunky headband, the Til’s modular design, tailor your perfect sweater, snuggle up with the Ada jumper, and a twist and turn delight for your next winter hat.
Journey to Iceland with just one ball of yarn, add a splash of color to your cast-ons, Ceylon stitch for ..read more
Knit Like Granny
6d ago
Because it makes the journey all the more wonderful…
Letter From Jodie Morgan: Founding Editor
In this issue, there’s… knit your own elven magic, inspired by salted caramel, 90s nostalgia, elegance in every stitch, and…
Plus, beyond the velvet rope (unlocked for you this week) you’ll find…
Textured soft stripes, choose your comfort, weekend wonderful, textural details, and striking sportswear. Interlocking cozy chains, unconventional style with a twist, and you can’t go wrong with this one.
Discover left-leaning decreases: k2togl, the repairing magic of the duplicate stitch, rethinking sweate ..read more
Knit Like Granny
2w ago
Because it’s always there, and improving every day…
Letter From Jodie Morgan: Founding Editor
In this issue, there’s… a new twist on an old classic, retreat into the beauty of stranded colorwork, a fresh take on lace, and…
Plus, you’ll find…
Ideal for an all day outfit, the Nordic vest, soft and lovely, the classic turtleneck made modern, deck the halls with DIY charm, stylish lace for summer, for the love of texture, delightful delfiniums, and leafy loveliness.
Grafting magic or mere science, this is how they knit in the movies, cast-on without the fuss, revolutionize your intarsia circular ..read more
Knit Like Granny
2w ago
And the patience is always worth it…
Letter From Jodie Morgan: Founding Editor
In this issue, there’s… wrap up warm with a swish of color, tailored tweed elegance, decorative cloudberry cables, the 3 Cs: chunky, cozy & comfortable, and…
Plus, you’ll find…
Paris dreams, wrapped in wool, a cute classic for summer, a gorgeous cowl inspired by British Columbia, striking stranded colorwork mitts, living the knit life, chunky plaid cuteness, fall splendor in every stitch, and the friend-to-friend poncho.
Woven knitting, assumed knowledge in knitting, a friend to knit with, transform your shawls ..read more
Knit Like Granny
1M ago
Because it all comes together in the end…
Letter From Jodie Morgan: Founding Editor
In this issue… there’s fairy tales in a sweater, a shawl that blossoms with beauty, entrelac elegance awaits your needles, delight in the simplicity of cables, and…
Plus, you’ll find…
Knit a classic: the nested diamonds wrap, stand out in star-studded style and serenity at your fingertips. Embrace the elegance: sleek summer knitting, step into winter warmth with intricate zig-zag socks and stranded colorwork winter elegance.
Wrap yourself in festive whimsy with this knitting project and fall inspired headwear ..read more
Knit Like Granny
1M ago
Day by day, it all adds up…
Letter From Jodie Morgan: Founding Editor
In this issue, there’s… floral notes for a vest, a stunning Icelandic dress, a cowl inspired by a feisty TV character, a translation of forest vines in a shawl, and…
Plus, you’ll find… a gorgeous textured cabled wrap, a knitted tee inspired by an afternoon in Lisbon. A lace tee, inspired by love and cherishing small things in life.
A snuggly & squishy blanket, dinosaur fun in a beanie, mitts inspired by the brush tail of an Island Fox. And a sweet, lacy camisole plus a rustic colorwork sweater that’s bound to keep you w ..read more
Knit Like Granny
1M ago
A very special sneak peek…
Letter From Jodie Morgan: Founding Editor
Thank you to everyone who took the time to read the chapter from Yarn Habits and offer their suggestions and ideas!
The upcoming Success Manual is going to be so much better thanks to you all!
If you missed it…
For the past few weeks, I’ve been working on a very special project…
The latest addition to my Success Manuals series! The first was Knitting Habits, the second was Crochet Habits, and the third is going to be…
Yarn Habits! A success manual dedicated to helping you get the most out of yarn.
Since I got such great fe ..read more
Knit Like Granny
1M ago
Letter From Jodie Morgan: Founding Editor
For the past few weeks, I’ve been working on a very special project…
The latest addition to my Success Manuals series! The first was Knitting Habits, the second was Crochet Habits, and the third is going to be…
Yarn Habits! A success manual dedicated to helping you get the most out of yarn. This is something I highlight in the first chapter:
“Yarn. Our craft’s building block, how we express our creativity, and sometimes, the bane of our existence when it tangles!“
As with the past two Success Manuals, I want to ensure it’s super valuable to you, my ..read more
Knit Like Granny
3M ago
Decreases are techniques used in knitting to reduce the number of stitches in a row, allowing you to shape your fabric.
They’re essential for creating fitted garments, shaping sleeves, forming necklines, and adding decorative elements to your knitting projects.
Table of Contents
Understanding Decreases in Knitting
Types Of Knitting Decreases
Types Of Purl Decreases
Understanding Decreases in Knitting
There are two main types of knitting decreases: right-leaning and left-leaning.
Right-Leaning Decreases
The easiest and most common right-leaning decrease is K2tog (knit two together). This i ..read more
Knit Like Granny
4M ago
Sometimes, I find myself staring at my needles, unsure how to begin a new technique. Other times, I might lose my knitting mojo halfway through a large project like a blanket or sweater. These roadblocks really put a damper on my knitting enthusiasm!
Luckily, I’ve learned some valuable lessons along the way, and I’m sharing them with you.
Table Of Contents
Common Roadblocks Knitters Face
Overcoming Struggles & Regaining Your Knitting Mojo
Common Roadblocks Knitters Face
Worrying your skills aren’t good enough.
Fear of trying new, tricky techniques.
Comparing yourself to other knitter ..read more