Donna EstinMay 103 minWhy is My Garter Hem Flipping Up?Garter stitch is supposed to lie flat right? Then why does the Garter cuff or hem at the bottom of a sweater or dress flip up? Why does...
Donna EstinMar 33 minVertical or Horizontal Buttonholes3/3/22 In this 1x1 Rib button hole band, which hole do you like better? The one at the top is a one row, horizontal hole. The bottom...
Donna EstinFeb 233 minImproving your Knitting TensionBefore I started the Master Hand Knitting Certification program, I hadn't really given my knitting tension a lot of thought. I whipped...
Donna EstinFeb 148 minMaster Class: Complex LaceLace Knitting in its most complex form is a true work of art. When you incorporate advanced lace techniques into your knitting, you take...
Donna EstinJan 103 minKnitters Relief Balm with CBDI've been doing all of the things to minimize pain when I knit so I can keep on knitting! Tip #1 - Do all the things I take breaks, do...
Donna EstinDec 23, 20211 minBlocking RibbingWhen you're blocking a garment that has ribbing (1x1 Rib, 2x2 Rib, etc.), lay the garment flat and re-shape to the proper measurements,...
Donna EstinOct 19, 20213 minPain Relief for KnittersI am one of those unlucky knitters that has pain after knitting. My elbows hurt, my forearms hurt, my triceps hurt, my shoulders hurt, my...
Donna EstinSep 24, 20214 minDuplicate Stitch FunDo you love duplicate stitch for weaving in ends? Then read on! This versatile technique serves at least three solid purposes for...
Donna EstinAug 6, 20217 minMaster Class: Perfecting CollarsIf you're working from a pattern with a basic crew neck, and you'll like something a little fancier, read on! If you've knitted collars...
Donna EstinJun 14, 20212 minSoftening Linen Before you KnitLinen is my all time favorite fiber for warm weather. I love the way it feels against the skin and how I never get warm when wearing it....
Donna EstinJun 4, 20211 minThe Art of Intentional Twisted StitchesMy latest article dives deep into Twisted Stitches (intentional ones). It explores how to form them properly and tips to making the...
Donna EstinMay 4, 20216 minMaster Class: Picking up StitchesKnitting patterns often tell us to pick up stitches but never tell us how. If you pick up a stitch in the right place, at the right...
Donna EstinMar 24, 20211 minBinding Off in PatternWhen a pattern says to "BO in pattern" what exactly does it mean? Many knitters are interpreting "bind off in pattern" to mean that you...
Donna EstinMar 22, 20213 minStretching Exercises for Knitters Knitting is FABULOUS, but at times can cause pain if you're addicted to knitting like me. For years, I have suffered from pain as a...
Donna EstinMar 19, 20213 minWhen My Knitting Pattern Doesn't Have Size LabelsIf you're finding more and more knitting patterns omitting the traditional size labels you're not alone. From magazines to independent...
Donna EstinMar 3, 20214 minMaster Class: Mosaic KnittingMosaic knitting was invented by Barbara Walker in the 1960's and here we are, 60 years later, still obsessing over the effect of this...
Donna EstinDec 14, 202011 minMaster Class: Understanding BriocheBrioche is a wonderfully diverse, almost mesmerizing stitch that attracts attention for its beauty and is loved for its cozy, squishy...
Donna EstinOct 30, 20194 minWhat Knitters Need to Know about Chainette YarnAs knitters, we are familiar with 2-ply and 4-ply yarns, but have you ever picked up a ball of yarn that is super light and on closer...