Below is my ever-expanding catalogue of knitting tutorials. Techniques are organized by theme or topic, and most are relevant across a variety of designs and applications.
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Topics
Cast-ons
Invisible circular cast-on: how to knit from the centre out
The invisible circular cast-on is a great way to begin projects worked from the centre…
Chained cast-on: how to knit a nice edge
No more tail too short or too long when you cast on! The chained cast-on…
How to knit the old Norwegian cast-on
This cast-on is the more elastic variation of the longtail cast-on. The old Norwegian cast-on…
How to knit Judy’s magic cast-on
You can’t get around Judy’s magic cast-on when knitting socks from the toe-up. But this…
How to knit the provisional cast-on
When do you need the provisional cast-on? And how do you knit the provisional or…
How to work the cable cast-on
The cable cast-on is useful if you want to cast on several stitches at the…
How to knit the I-Cord cast-on
If you like to knit shawl from top down, you will always learn new ways…
How to knit the Provisional Tubular Cast On
Tubular cast-ons create an edge that seems like there would be no cast-on edge. They…
Bind-offs
Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind-off: how to bind off very stretchy
Are you looking for a VERY elastic bind-off? Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind-off works for all…
Chain bind-off – the easy way to bind off stitches
To finish off a knitted piece, the stitches are bound off. The easiest way to…
How to knit the invisible ribbed bind-off
The invisible ribbed bind-off is my newest favourite method to bind off the stitches. This…
How to knit the Tubular Bind-off
Are you looking for the matching bind-off for tubular cast-on? You started your sweater with…
Skill building
How to pick up stitches from the wrong side
Have you ever wondered how you pick up stitches from the wrong side? In this…
How to knit cables without a cable needle
You want to knit cables and don’t have a cable needle at hand? Or you…
How to knit the half Fisherman’s rib
Fisherman’s rib is currently very hip. While the trend is focussed on the fisherman’s rib,…
How to substitute yarn
Don’t we know that all? You buy this super great pattern, but you don’t have…
How to knit a yarn over
You manage finally to knit evenly and then you come across a pattern consisting of…
How to knit gathered stitches
Influenced by the Haapsalu Shawl book (Estonian lace) the gathered stitches caught my eyes. In…
How to choose the right MKAL
As you maybe already know, I recently finished my first Mystery Knitalong. A Knit ALong…
Finishing
Kitchener stitch – the invisible seam
The Kitchener stitch invisibly joins two pieces of knitting and is perfect for toes and…
Mattress stitch: How to sew two knitted pieces together
Do you want to sew two knitted pieces together as invisibly as possible? The mattress…
How to wet block your knits
Wet blocking your knits is an essential step if you like to have a more…
How to make tassels
Tassels were all over my grandmother’s apartment. Today you can see them everywhere again. Whether…