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.
How to knit the provisional cast-on
I use this cast-on when I want to knit first in one direction and later…
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
In this cast-on, the i-cord edge runs uniformly from one to the other end, which…
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…
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
This method is invisible and very elastic. This is particularly suitable for cuffs or socks…
How to knit the Tubular Bind-off
Are you looking for the matching bind-off for tubular cast-on?
Skill building
How do you knit a gauge swatch?
Knitting a gauge swatch: a tricky subject in the knitting world. Often overlooked, but indispensable.…
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
Knitting cables without a cable needle is no art. I’ll show you how to knit…
How to knit the half Fisherman’s rib
I show you how you can knit a nice pattern with half the effort for…
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…
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…
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 are perfect for yarn recycling and enhance any knitted shawl. I will show you…