How to Choose the Right Size for Your Cardigan
Choosing your sweater size is a tricky business (especially if you’re new to sweater knitting). It can feel like going on a blind date or taking a road trip with…
Choosing your sweater size is a tricky business (especially if you’re new to sweater knitting). It can feel like going on a blind date or taking a road trip with…
One sunny afternoon I plopped myself down in my favorite knitting spot with a lapful of yarn. It wasn't just any ordinary knitting day; I had a mission. I wanted…
Dear Olive, I struggle with gauge, but especially measuring gauge in pattern - is it really necessary? Sincerely, Swatch-Shy __________ Dear Swatch-Shy, Ah gauge, my favorite topic! Thanks for asking.…
If you've ever left yourself a problem to deal with later, this post is for you. A button band that needs to be picked-upA sweater that needs to be blockedEnds…
Do you wear the shawls you knit? It turns out that many of us love to knit shawls but we don't actually wear them. Are there gorgeous shawls hiding in…
Knitting is Like a Recipe There are few things I love as much as knitting - but, my goodness, do I love to cook and bake. A few months ago…
There's a lot to love about a hand knit shawl. Besides the fact that shawls are generally pretty quick to knit (and easy to wear throughout the year), one of…
The other day I read a post shared by The Wing that I wanted you to see. I'm sharing this because I know it's hard out there sometimes. You have…
Have you ever wondered why a pattern doesn't tell you exactly how many stitches to pick up around the neckline or button band of a sweater? Maybe you've even felt…
Oh golly, do I love a seamless sweater. I love seamless sweaters like I love nachos - with a whole heart. But there are moments when a shoulder seam comes…