What “Work Even” Means And How To Do It

“Work even” or “work all stitches as they appear” means to knit all knit stitches and purl all purl stitches. To do so, you much be able to recognize a knit or purl stitch when you see it. Here’s how to remember which is which.
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Knitting a Provisional Cast-on

A provisional cast-on is a cast-on that you take out later. It preserves your stitches as “live stitches” – loops ready to be placed on a needle and knitted at any time. The Crochet Provisional Cast-On is easy to do and as easy to remove when the time comes.
Read Post »Why Gauge Matters and Needle Size Doesn’t

In knitting as in so many other pursuits, results matter. Whether you use a pattern’s suggested needle size or not, if your gauge is off, your garment won’t fit. The reason for this is because different people knit differently given the same needles.
Read Post »How To Read A Knitting Pattern: Substituting Yarn Fiber and Weight

Don’t let not having the exact yarn called for in a pattern stop you from knitting that pattern! Here’s how to understand the yarn requirements of a pattern, and make substitutions in yarn brands, weight, and fiber.
Read Post »How To Read A Knitting Pattern: Size, Measurements, and Ease

Choosing the right size of garment to knit when you begin your pattern involves understanding how measurements and ease work in knitting. Here’s how to understand the sizing section of your knitting pattern.
Read Post »Aspen Ice Lace Cowl – Designed Exclusively For Magnolia Handspun

Camilla Emond of Magnolia Handspun has asked me to create an exclusive pattern for this wonderful new yarn, which I was delighted to do. The result: a one-skein project for intermediate knitters that shows off the texture, color, and fiber mixture of bulky handspun yarn.
Read Post »Getting Turned Around (Purl Bumps on Outside) on Magic Loop

When you notice purl bumps on the outside of your work, you’ve gotten turned around on Magic Loop. What happened was you forgot to go back to ready position at the end of the round. Here’s how to do it right.
Read Post »Getting Turned Inside Out… In More Ways Than One

When your Magic Loop knitting gets turned inside out, there’s a very easy fix. In life, it’s a bit harder.
Read Post »Interview With Bonnie D. Graham of BlogTalkRadio

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