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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...

Donna Estin
Jul 21, 20232 min read


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...

Donna Estin
Jul 12, 20236 min read


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.

Donna Estin
Mar 8, 20234 min read


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...

Donna Estin
Oct 28, 20225 min read


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...

Donna Estin
Jul 6, 20221 min read


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...

Donna Estin
Feb 23, 20223 min read


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...

Donna Estin
Mar 18, 20213 min read
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