Home This guide to knitting needle types explains straight, circular, interchangeable, and double pointed needles in detail. You’ll learn the knitting techniques each needle type is used for along with the pros and cons of common needle materials. SUMMARY: There are five types of knitting needles: straight, circular, interchangeable, double-pointed, and cable. They are usually made of wood, metal, or plastic. Generally speaking, straight needles are for flat knitting, DPNs are for knitting in the round, and circular needles are for both. Knitting needles come in various types, shapes, an ..read more

Home This year, winter might look a little different. We’ve already adapted to wearing face masks, and a new trend is on the horizon: knitted balaclavas, also known as ski masks. At their simplest, balaclavas are full-head coverings with one or more openings, usually for the mouth, nose, and eyes. They’re super quick and easy to knit, and perfect for cold weather. Now they’re coming back into style, more knitting pattern designers than ever are releasing knitted balaclava designs to add to the vast array already available. That’s why we’ve curated this list of the best modern balaclava kni ..read more

Home If you’re a beginner looking to knit a baby blanket as a gift or to keep, baby blanket knitting kits are the perfect way to start. We’ve hand-picked each knitting kit in this list from top knitting pattern designers all over the internet. Each kit includes everything you’ll need to complete your baby blanket knitting project including super-soft yarn, a digital pattern, and in some cases, knitting needles. Just in case they’ve missed something, we’ve also listed any accessories you might need. These baby blanket knitting kits have all been selected based on the quality of the pattern ..read more

Home Unlike sweaters, scarves, and hats, good tote bag knitting patterns are hard to come by. That’s why we’ve found the best tote bag knitting patterns from all over the internet and listed them here for you. Generally speaking, knitted tote bags are similar to beret knitting patterns – simple to work up, quick to finish, and very practical. Even better, they never go out of style. What’s better than wearing something you made yourself? Whether you’re a beginner or knitting expert, you’ll find an easy free or paid tote bag knitting pattern in this list that you can knit up as a gift for a ..read more

Home Find out exactly what international yarn weight categories mean, how to measure them, and how to use a yarn weight conversion chart to convert from one weight standard to another. Quick Summary: Yarn weight refers to the thickness of the yarn you’re knitting with. It affects how your finished fabric looks and feels, how long it takes to knit, and how much yarn you need overall. Yarn weight standards vary internationally. In the US, the standard weight categories range from Lace (0) to Jumbo (7) in order of the thinnest to thickest yarns. This guide will teach you everything you need ..read more

Home The beret is an iconic hat that is typically knit with felt, crocheted, or hand-knit wool. Worn with a slouchy fit on the side of the head, it’s a flexible accessory that can be knit in bright colours or subtle earthy tones for a summery or vintage look. Mostly knit in stockinette stitch, beret knitting patterns are typically quite simple and can be knit up reasonably quickly with a minimal amount of yarn. Most beret hat knitting patterns use double-pointed or circular needles, but you can also knit a beret using straight needles, depending on the pattern. We’ve curated this list of t ..read more

Home In this alphabetically ordered knitting abbreviations chart, we explain over 120 common knitting terms, symbols, and abbreviations to help you decode your next knitting pattern and get stitching. Knitting abbreviations are used in knitting patterns to help designers and publishers pack a lot of information into a small space. Without them, the patterns you read would be three times as long – but what do they all mean? As you learn to knit, interpreting these abbreviations will become second nature. But while you’re just a beginner, there are a few key terms you’ll need to know to c ..read more