My Backstory – How I Got Started As a Video Knitting Instructor

I credit knitting with saving my life, as it was the instigator for getting me out of eating disorder treatment and connecting me with a pure and positive outlet for recovery.
Read Post »Introducing Mary Claire Phillips, KnitFreedom’s New Knitting Expert

I’m so excited to introduce to you the newest member of our family, Mary Claire Phillips. Texan expat and resident of Washington, D.C., Mary Claire is joining the KnitFreedom team as our new Knitting Expert.
Read Post »Our Mission: To Help Retirees Become Knitting Superstars

KnitFreedom was created with one goal in mind: Help knitters over the age of 65 become Knitting Superstars. Why focus on knitters over age 65? Because that is where our website can make the biggest difference.
Read Post »Is Now a Good Time to Learn Continental Knitting?

A Knitfreedom student recently asked, “Hi Liat, I’m still doing what I learned as a child 60+ years ago :), wrapping the yarn around the needle with my right hand. Would this be a good time for me to learn Continental?” I say, “YES!” and here’s why.
Read Post »Slew Of New Videos Plus Knitting Topics Pages

This month I’ve created 7 new videos based on readers’ questions. Use these to hone your Magic Loop and Toe-Up sock skills. Plus, we have new Knitting Topics pages for you to easily find our most important blog posts, videos, and recommended resources.
Read Post »Common Beginner Mistake: Forgetting to Move Your Yarn

Recently, a beginning knitter wrote me asking about the confusing mess of yarn on her stitches. Simply put, she had forgotten to move the yarn to the front for purling and to the back for knitting.
Read Post »Lifelong Learning And A Move to Mexico

It’s been so long since I shared something personal (apart from my surprise “I’m-married-and-having-a-baby” post) that I realize it’s time to get back to it. So here’s what’s been going on since I last blogged about my life.
Read Post »Ladder-Back Jacquard Tutorial – Solution for Fair-Isle Knitting Floats – Guest Post by Krystal Stoll

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Farewell Candy, Welcome Elias!

Candy, our lovely customer happiness guru, has decided to move on to new projects and will be leaving the KnitFreedom team. Please wish her well! Also, welcome to Elias, the newest member of our team, who will be taking on customer service questions and continuing our mission of customer happiness.
Read Post »FREE Toe-Up Sock Knitalong – June 2020

Our first KnitFreedom knitalong. We will be knitting a pair of worsted-weight toe-up socks, two-at-a-time on Magic Loop. One lucky knitter will get live Zoom sessions with me to answer all their questions. Learn more and join here.
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