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The elusive No Stitch in a chart - what do you do with it and why is it there? We'll answer all your questions about the No Stitch symbol and explain why it's there. What to Do with a No Stitch Symbol A No Stitch symbol might look like a grey …
An I-Cord bind off is a great way to finish the edge with a polished look. It looks good on both the RS and WS of the work. See? Another nice thing is that if the I-Cord is in a second color, you can work until you're just about done …
The three-needle bind off is another great way to join two pieces of fabric! And it's easy to work too. Start with the 2 pieces of knitted fabric that you want to join. A few things about them: Both pieces should have the same number …
Nupps can be hard but they don't have to be! How the Heck Do You Pronounce It? Nupp is an Estonian word and it's pronounced noop (like loop). How to Knit a Nupp Just 2 rows. Read on for the detailed step-by-step instructions. On the RS Step 1: …
Have you tried Broomstick Lace? It's a great way to add some lace to your wardrobe and a fun way to try your hand at crochet (if you haven't yet). Let's Get Started! Step 1: Ch21, turn. Step 2: SC in the second chain from the hook and every …
A One-Row buttonhole is a tidy, neat and strong way to make a buttonhole. It makes a buttonhole in the same direction as the knitting, but fortunately, most patterns expect your buttonholes to go this way. In fact, going in the other direction is …
We've all had issues when we discovered an error in our knitting. Your heart sinks, you ask yourself if they'll really be able to see it and you think about how you can just ignore it and continue. Enter Fix-A-Stitch This ingenious tool …
Have you ever wanted a smoother bind off edge than the stair step edge that you typically get? That edge can take your gorgeous FO to something that looks...lackluster. Take a look at the typical bind off edge: The Bias Bind Off might be …
or how to minimize it. We've all seen it - those projects that look great if they're held at one angle, but at another they look...homemade :( Not handmade, but homemade. And believe me, no one wants to make something that …
Weaving in ends. We have such a love/hate relationship with them. I still remember the time I made a striped tank top and waited to weave in the ends (all eleventy-billion) until the very end. That's a mistake I don't plan to ever make …
1/1/1RC can be hard without a cable needle! But it's possible, read on. If you've never worked a cable without a cable needle, you may want to read our tutorial on it first. Don't be discouraged by all the pics - we've been very detailed so …
The backward loop cast on can be used to create additional sts in the middle of a row. Work to the point where you want to make 1 using the backward loop cast on. With your yarn tail, create a loop (e). The yarn closest to your work …
Post stitches are another of the many texture options you have with crochet - and it's easy! Don't let this stitch scare you - read our tutorial. Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) Some people are confused by finding the post, but it's …
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) and Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc): TutorialRead More
Haven't you been curious how the heck you do those funky curvy parts in some FOs? They might have been stacked increases and decreases. A few pointers Here are a few things that I find helpful. Use pointy needles. There will be lots of …
Great looking SSK's are possible! With just a few small tips you can be on your way to making these stitches look better. Many people struggle with having both their left-leaning and right-leaning decreases looking the same, but it doesn't have to be …
