If you’re new here, this blog was written to answer some knitting questions for knitters who are interested from moving from being a beginner to an advanced knitter. This blog is not intended to teach you basic knitting techniques like how to knit, purl, increase, or decrease. Instead, this is intended to answer questions on…
Short Row, Gusset-less Heels
Shadow Wrap Short Row Heel This heel works well with an alternate color if desired as it does not cross over the instep. Special stitches KSW (knit shadow wrap): lift right leg st directly below next st onto LN and knit, move st just knit to LN with its twinKDSW (knit double shadow wrap): work…
The Slipped Stitch Bric-a-Brac Sock with Afterthought Heel
The Slipped Stitch Bric-a-Brac sock is worked using two colors helically and slipping stitches every other row per the charts below on the foot and leg. It is worked with an afterthought heel. The second sock is worked with reversed colors. Gauge: 8sts/in, worked in the round. Size: 8″, 9″, 10″ circumference. (Women’s medium, large,…
Everybody Slipper Socks, Toe-up
This pattern is for an accomplished knitter that already knows basic sock construction and German short rows. Last updated April 21, 2022. My daughter asked for slippers but I couldn’t find anything I liked for toe-up slipper socks. These are designed to be a thick, squishy slipper with sizes to fit the whole family, from…
Hue Shift Afghan Videos
I’ve made 3 Hue Shift Afghans (from KnitPicks): One Jewel, one Pastel, and one Rainbow. It’s not the only blanket I’ve ever made, but it’s by far my favorite. And while it looks beautiful, it’s actually really easy to knit and great for someone that knows the basic knit stitch. That being said, there’s a…
Finished Object – Multipocket Dice Bag
My husband is big into DND. He needed a bag that could hold his dice and keep them separated by set or type. (Rav link) I freehanded the following pattern to accomplish this, but keep in mind this is an intermediate to advanced pattern. Read it completely before starting and reference the pictures that are…
Finished Object – Ruffled Sundress
I finished the Ruffled Sundress in 2018 when my baby L was 4 years old. Now L is 8 years old and still wearing it. I had no idea when I made it that it would last this long or be so well loved. It’s knit in KnitPicks Dishie which has held up in the…
Knitting Tools at Home
The list of big tools that stay at home: Knitting Needles & Case Yarn bowl Knitting lamp Sock blockers Sock Ruler Ball winder Yarn Swift Blocking Mats & T-pins Yarn counter Project bags I don’t typically carry all my needles everywhere with me – just the needles I need for the project at hand. So…
Picking Needles
My preferred needles as an experienced knitter are my Chiaogoo Twist Interchangeables. I also have the Red Shorties set, the Blue Shorties set, a selection of DPNs, and a selection of 16″ fixed circulars. I keep them all in this case, where they fit very nicely. I recommend beginners start with just a few wood…
The Relationship between Needle Size and Yarn Weight
When making a gauge swatch, the relationship between the size of your needles and the weight of the yarn affects how the resulting fabric looks. One thing that’s confusing for a lot of new knitters (and sometimes the experienced ones!) is that if your gauge has more stitches to the inch than you want, you…