Knitting Blog

We are no longer able to offer streaming PDFs, because the technology has become obsolete. The good news is, though, this shouldn’t affect how you interact with our material too much. You will still have offline access to your video classes – forever.

We are thrilled to have Sally Holt with us as a guest blogger to tell us about her amazing app knitCompanion – a sophisticated, portable tool that allows you to keep track of where you are in your pattern as you knit. It also features voice controls, chart recognition, and the ability to play KnitFreedom videos from within the app.

We’re having a Black Friday sale! Actually, it’s a whole Black Friday Weekend sale, so you’ve got three days – Friday, November 27th through Sunday, November 29th – to take advantage of these amazing deals.

You’ve seen our website tagline – you know that we promise to make you a “Knitting Superstar.” But HOW? Our “secret ingredient” is “C.A.R.E.” – Connection, Acceptance, Reliable source, and Encouragement, motivation, and support.

What’s the best way to make sure you are actually going to be able to knit your sweater or any difficult, new pattern? Preview the pattern, use your online resources, and take it one step at a time.

My first sweater was an ill-chosen pattern knitted in a bland color. Heavy steeked seams and holes that appeared in the fabric made it worse. Here’s what I learned, and some of my successful sweaters since then.

We already discussed ease and choosing the size and shape of sweater that’s right for you. Now, to make sure your sweater actually turns out the size that you planned, your gauge and color must be right on target.

A very important thing to understand about getting your sweater the right size is the concept of ease, which is how loose or tight a sweater is on you. It is a matter of preference.

Since at this point in your knitting journey you might be contemplating knitting your first sweater or “real” garment, here’s a little miniseries on the lessons I learned when knitting my first sweater, and tips on how to make your experience much smoother.

Shop Now! Felted Slippers Class + FREE Knitalong. Knit an easy and adorable pair of Felted Slippers in this step-by-step video class from KnitFreedom. Join our Community Knitalong FREE when you purchase from this page, before November 18th.