Most Self-Taught Knitters Are Missing This Crucial Piece of the Knitting Puzzle
Most Self-Taught Knitters Are Missing This Crucial Piece of the Knitting Puzzle That Will Ensure Your Knitting Enjoyment
Dynamite Knitwear Photos in 30 Seconds – Here’s How, According to Photography’s Grand Master
Instantly improve your knitwear photos with secrets that surprise even the pros. Here is the exact blueprint to taking beautiful knitwear photos.
How to Find Endless Cashmere Yarn for Less Than 99¢
RJ Jones, an avid knitter known as the Man Who Knits, reveals his ultimate hack for saving $1,000+ per sweater on cashmere, camel hair, and other luxury yarns.
Research Shows How Knitting Every Day Rewires Your Brain to Be Less Anxious and More Happy
I went on 9 TV stations across the US to share how knitting saved my life. This 90-second video by Betsan Corkhill is the best explanation I’ve found as to how exactly knitting rewires your brain to make you happier.
Beautify Your Home With Realistic Crochet Houseplants
Real plants can die. Crochet plants can’t!
Even if you have killed a houseplant or two in your day, even if your cats chew on any living thing, or even if you just don’t get enough light in your house, you can still have beautiful houseplants decorating your home.
Can The KnitFreedom Site Provide What I Need?
A wanna-be knitter reached out to ask if KnitFreedom was the right site for her. Here’s why I said, “Yes!”
Baby Max Born Nov 19th! Liat is Back…
Our son Malcolm Maximiliano Garcia Gat was born at home at 1:30pm on Saturday, November 19th, 2022.
Learn to Fair-Isle Knit With Perfect Tension – ON SALE Through Friday
Fair-Isle knitting is one of the most classic and impressive knitting techniques to bring joy and personality to your knitting. But most knitters struggle with getting their tension right. Learn Fair-Isle knitting with perfect tension with our 24-video class.
Top 10 Searches, Tutorials, and Free Patterns on KnitFreedom
Looking for our most popular free tutorials and patterns? This month, KnitFreedom students enjoyed our tutorials for combating knitting hand pain, looking up crochet hook sizes, the famous Fleegle Heel, and more.
Feng Shui with Moni Castaneda
Are you currently injured and unable to knit? Or is knitting getting you through some rough times? Life’s better when you share your struggles. Today I share my journey to make my house a home with the help of amazing Feng Shui consultant Moni Castaneda.
NEW Moebius Bowl Video Class On Sale Now!
Get comfortable knitting any moebius project out there by creating a gorgeous decorative felted bowl with five petal-like twists. Master the moebius cast-on and many intermediate knitting techniques.
Milo’s Birthday, Popsicles, and More
We celebrated Milo’s birthday with homemade pizza, popsicles, and lots of friends. Ok it felt like a lot, there were probably only like 5 kids… This month’s post is a mix of personal and KnitFreedom news :)
New Class: Learn to Knit a Basic Hat on Magic Loop
Knitting your first hat on your own can be confusing. In this class you’ll learn step-by-step the easiest way to knit your first hat. This knit a beginner hat class will teach you to knit a slouchy hat with optional stripes in chunky yarn.
My #1 Book Recommendation: The Knitter’s Book of Yarn
I encourage knitters to learn as much as they can about choosing their own yarns and not relying on the yarn recommended in the pattern. The best way to learn about yarn and how to substitute it is to get ahold of a copy of The Knitter’s Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes.
Brioche Knitting Class On Sale Now! 30% Off Through July 31, 2022
Learning Brioche can be overwhelming. There are strange new abbreviations to learn, and it can be hard to wrap your head around what exactly you’re doing. But Brioche is easier thank you think!
Our 20-video series teaches you the four steps of learning Brioche so you can create any Brioche project with confidence.
We’re Pregnant Again! And Other Personal News
Surprise! Carlos and I have discovered that we are pregnant and expecting a baby boy on November 21st. We also went on a whirlwind trip to London, England, to visit my sister. This July we are enjoying home life with Milo as we try to stay cool, get enough sleep, and live a semi-organized happy life with a wonderful three-year old.
Now Open for Signups! Toe-Up Sock Knitalong August 2022
We are starting a beginner toe-up sock knitalong in August that will get you all the support you need in knitting your first pair of socks. Get a 15% discount on yarn and needles from Imagiknit when you sign up here.
How to Knit Backwards
If you just need to knit a few stitches and don’t feel like turning your work, you can always knit backward. This will create purl stitches on the side of the work facing you.
