Knitting Fundamentals

Double Decreases in Knitting

Double Decreases are a hallmark of lace knitting and are also used in highly textured stitch patterns. There is usually more than one...

Master Class: Seaming Set-In Sleeves

Set-in sleeves give such a tailored look to a sweater! How you seam the sleeve makes a big difference in the final appearance. Follow...

Measuring Lengths when Knitting with Lace & Superwash Yarn

One of the biggest frustrations with knitting garments in a superwash yarn or in a lace pattern, is not ending up with the proper length.

Master Class: Tassels & Fringe

Get ready to bump up your next DIY project with some drama! Tassels and fringe add weight, provide useful pulls, look cool, and are...

Controlling Ladders Next to Cables

If you've ever noticed a sloppy column of stitches after your cables, those are ladders. Besides being unattractive, they affect the...

Improving your Knitting Tension

Before I started the Master Hand Knitting Certification program, I hadn't really given my knitting tension a lot of thought. I whipped...

When My Knitting Pattern Doesn't Have Size Labels

If you're finding more and more knitting patterns omitting the traditional size labels you're not alone. From magazines to independent...