Blog Post: How to Learn Intarsia, Fair-Isle, Cables, Duplicate Stitch, and More August 31, 2021
Our new charts class is really like 8 classes in one. Not only will you learn how to read and knit from charts, but you’ll also learn the actual knitting techniques behind lace, cables, Fair-Isle, Intarsia, double knitting, and more.
Blog Post: The Problem With Charts August 26, 2021
Even though they’re useful, charts can also seem confusing, scary, and overwhelming. In our upcoming Charts Demystified class, the challenges of charts will disappear into the pure joy of knitting.
Blog Post: How to Knit a Hemmed Edge July 22, 2011
The hemmed edge is a way of casting on that makes your project look completely professional and seamless. Especially flattering on men’s hats, this cast-on is simple yet elegant. A row of purl bumps helps the garment “fold” over the edge.
Blog Post: NEW! Fingering-Weight Toe-Up Socks With A Faux Heel Flap September 21, 2012
For toe-up sock lovers who want a great-fitting heel that can be adjusted for high insteps. This toe-up sock pattern has a “faux” heel flap which allows you to use heel stitch patterns like the Eye of the Partridge heel. You can also do a contrasting-color heel.
Blog Post: Liat’s Limitless Cast-On… for Two-at-a-Time ANYTHING January 11, 2011
To knit two-at-a-time top-down (think socks, mittens, or sweater sleeves), you’ll need to set up your stitches correctly. This cast-on sets you up for knitting two tubes at once on one long circular needle. Invented by Yours Truly.
Blog Post: Now Open for Signups! Toe-Up Sock Knitalong August 2022 July 19, 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.
Blog Post: Introduction to the Art of Crochet November 29, 2021
What is crochet all about? What is it good for? How is it different than knitting? Learn the answers to all this, plus what makes crochet such a fun craft today.
Blog Post: Best Bind-Off For Lace – The Frilled Standard Bind-Off February 20, 2014
A standard bind-off is just too firm to use as a bind-off on lace. That’s why patterns tell you to “bind off loosely.” But I have a better solution for you: The Frilled Standard Bind-Off. It’s fast, easy, you can block it and stretch it, and it fits perfectly with scalloped and straight edges.
