Category Archives: Tutorials

In this how-to video, teacher and designer Beth Whiteside walks you through some of the basics of lace and openwork knitting so you can see just how easy knitting lace really is. To get started, all you need to know … Continue reading →

In this informative video, designer and Creative Knitting Newsletter editor Tabetha Hedrick provides some quick tips on ways to use stitch markers as “life lines” in your lace and openwork knitting so you can focus on fun instead frustration! Also … Continue reading →

I have a confession: I really hate knitting with double-point needles. The problem is that I knit a lot of hats so I need a plan B, which in my case is using a circular needle for the whole process. … Continue reading →

When it comes to mitered knitting, also known as modular and domino knitting, the process is pretty logical. All you need to know are a few simple basics: How to slip, slip, knit (ssk) How to knit 2 together (k2tog) … Continue reading →

By Tabetha Hedrick I recently discovered a super-fun stitch that is perfect for any number of projects, especially pieces that need a good dose of firmness, texture, and depth. It is so unique, in fact, that I haven’t been able … Continue reading →

If you’re looking for some instant gratification, and you’ve got only a couple of hours to spare, you’ll love making the 2-Hour Mittens, featured in the Winter 2012 issue of Creative Knitting magazine. These mittens are made using a super-chunky yarn that … Continue reading →

  At this time of the year, I love making miniature “knitted quilts” with mitered squares. Used as a pot holder, it’s a quick project and makes a great gift. This blog post is meant to give you a “recipe” … Continue reading →

By Tabetha Hedrick Most of us love a good circular, seamless project, and the very idea of socks, hats, top-down raglans or circular yokes brings us a joy that is virtually palpable. Well, except the little gauge swatching part (because … Continue reading →

By Carri Hammett Before I attained my current cable mojo I avoided making projects with too many cables. Don’t get me wrong, I love cables—I even wrote a book about cables. It’s the cable needle I have a problem with. … Continue reading →

By Tabetha Hedrick Most of us are already familiar with the usual decreases: K2tog, that beautiful right-slanting decrease (and it really is the most beautiful decrease!) and Ssk (slip, slip, knit), the left-leaning opposite. These two workhorses have served us … Continue reading →