5 Ways To Relieve Knitting Back, Shoulder, and Neck Pain – Video Demonstration with Posture Expert Esther Gokhale

I learned about Esther Gokhale (pronounced “Go-Clay”) when looking for help with back and arm pain after a yoga injury. In this video interview and photo tutorial, Esther teaches 5 ways to relieve back pain while knitting.
Read Post »Relax While You Knit: 7 Free, Intermediate, & Mindless Knitting Patterns for Christmas Day

Here are my favorite free pattern recommendations for intermediate mindless knitting during social events like Christmas day, or even knit night. Basic socks and hats top the list. These patterns will only occasionally require your attention as you knit.
Read Post »Relax While You Knit: 7 Free, Easy, & Mindless Knitting Patterns for Christmas Day

If your family is anything like mine, you may spend a lot of time on Christmas Day sitting around watching people unwrap presents. Here are 7 easy and free patterns you can knit while spending time with loved ones. Helpful video links accompany each pattern.
Read Post »The Ultimate New Knitter’s Toolkit – Needles, Yarn, Notions, and Supplies to Buy For Beginning Knitters

Here is the ultimate knitting toolkit I recommend to support the new knitter in your life. Links to all recommended supplies like needles, yarn, knitting bag, and notions.
Read Post »2014 KnitFreedom Holiday Gift Guide Part 3: Stocking Stuffers

Wondering what gift to buy the knitters in your life for the holidays? Here are 7 knitting-related stocking-stuffer ideas for under $12.
Read Post »2014 KnitFreedom Holiday Gift Guide Part 2: Under $50

Here are 7 knitting-related gifts we recommend for the knitter in your life for under $50. Ideas include project bags, yarn bowls, and a subscription to their favorite knitting magazine.
Read Post »2014 KnitFreedom Holiday Gift Guide Part 1: Luxury Gifts

7 top luxury gift ideas for the knitter who has everything. Ideas include top-of-the line knitting needles, a trip to Stitches South in Nashville, and, of course, lots of cashmere yarn.
Read Post »Tree of Techniques Advanced: Create the Projects of Your Dreams

Here are the recommended projects to try and techniques to learn if you are (or want to become) and advanced knitter. Everything is covered here, from felting, lace, sweaters, double-knitting, and knitting with unusual materials.
Read Post »Tree of Techniques Intermediate: Beautiful Hats and Socks

To become an intermediate knitter, you need to know 3 important skills: Knitting in the round, toe-up socks, and top-down socks. Continental knitting and cable knitting are bonuses. Here are recommended video classes and patterns to help you get started.
Read Post »Tree of Techniques Beginner: A Step-by-Step Roadmap to Knitting Success

All beginning knitters should know 4 basic skills: How to knit and purl, recognize knit and purl stitches, read beginner knitting patterns, and fix beginner mistakes. Here are the videos and patterns you need to get started.
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