Below is my ever-expanding catalog 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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Cast-ons
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 eliminates the annoying problem of the length of the tail when casting 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 is suitable for socks and other pieces that need a very stretchy edge.
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.
How to knit the provisional cast-on
I use this cast-on when I want to knit first in one direction and later in the other direction.
How to work the cable cast-on
The cable cast-on is useful if you want to cast on several stitches at the beginning or end of a row.
How to knit the I-Cord cast-on
In this cast-on, the i-cord edge runs uniformly from one to the other end, which is perfect for shawls.
How to knit the Provisional Tubular Cast On
The provisional tubular cast-on creates an edge that seems like there would be no cast-on edge. This cast-on is extremely stretchy and is frequently used for ribbed edges.
Bind-offs
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 do this is by chain bind-off.
How to knit the invisible ribbed bind-off
This method is invisible and very elastic. This is particularly suitable for cuffs or socks knitted toe-up.
How to knit the Tubular Bind-off
Are you looking for the matching bind-off for tubular cast-on?
Skill building
How to knit cables without a cable needle
Knitting cables without a cable needle is no art. I’ll show you how to knit cables quick and easy without a cable needle.
How to knit the half Fisherman’s rib
I show you how you can knit a nice pattern with half the effort for a true fisherman’s rib. I show you tips and tricks and how to knit increases and decreases in the stitch pattern.
How to substitute yarn
This tutorial shows you in 4 steps, if and how you substitute a yarn.
How to knit a yarn over
You manage finally to knit evenly and then you come across a pattern consisting of holes. Intentionally holes in a piece of knitting?
How to knit gathered stitches
The gathered stitches are worked over two or more stitches and shows the stitches fan-shaped.
How to choose the right MKAL
When participating at a MKAL it’s hard to choose if it’s something for you. In 8 steps I show you how simplify your choice.
Finishing
Kitchener stitch – the invisible seam
The Kitchener stitch invisibly joins two pieces of knitting and is perfect for toes and shoulder seams. But the Kitchener stitch is also used for mending.
Mattress stitch: How to sew two knitted pieces together
Do you want to sew two knitted pieces together as invisibly as possible? The mattress stitch joins two pieces invisibly, simply and beautifully.
How to wet block your knits
Wet blocking your knits is an essential step if you like to have a more professional look of your finished piece. I talk about when is it necessary, tips for different fibres and how to block.
How to make tassels
Tassels are perfect for yarn recycling and enhance any knitted shawl. I will show you how to do this in this short tutorial.