Tutorials
How to Work the Knit Flower Stitch
I love a quirky stitch pattern – especially one that adds a lot of flair with not-a-lot-of-work. The Knit Flower Stitch creates visual interest and breaks up the lacy mesh in my Sparkling Rosé shawl (you can find the pattern here). When…
Fix a Sweater That Slides Off
As an avid knitter of top-down, seamless sweaters, I am acutely aware of their virtues, but also their vulnerabilities. The very thing that makes a seamless sweater so delightful (i.e. no seams) can be its Achilles heel. Seams provide structure and longevity to…
How to Block a Sweater
Twenty years ago I knit my first adult sweater. It was a vision in moss stitch, knit in classic, undyed wool. The word “heirloom” hung in the air. But when it was finished I noticed it pulled terribly on the bias, and every time I…
Tips for Adding Ribbon to a Sweater Button Band
Interested in adding a ribbon border inside your sweater button band? Here’s a very basic tutorial to get you started. Basic sewing skills are required.You’ll need: Grosgrain ribbon approximately 1/2″ narrower (give or take) than your button band. This can vary…
Knit Better Sweaters – Ease
Have you ever looked at a pattern and struggled to make sense of the ease, or had questions about choosing the right ease to get the results you want? Let’s talk about it!Today we’re going to cover the most common questions about…
3/4 Sleeves for Everyone!
People ask me all the time about finding the right length for a 3/4 sleeve for sweaters like my Bentley Cardigan. Watch my little how-to video to find out your perfect length!Sweater patterns may give you a specific length for sleeves, but…
Swapping out the SSK
How do you all feel about the ssk stitch (slip, slip, knit)? It’s a little clunky, don’t you think?The photo above is a portion of the stitch pattern on my upcoming new design (called Washed Ashore). See the smooth decrease lines that…
Bentley Cardigan
Bentley is my second sweater design with Sherwood Yarn, and I have to tell you: I’m in love with this yarn. Not only am I the world’s biggest wool geek, but the rich, vibrant colors work perfectly with my favorite neutrals.This vintage…
Stria Cardigan Tutorial DSSFL, SSBKR
Are you confused about the striated slip stitch pattern on Stria? This photo tutorial will show you the simplest way to work the stitches.DSSFLStep One: Drop slipped stitch to front. You can do this with a cable needle, but Kenzie (the yarn recommended…
Tutorial: SR, SL Cable without a needle
Here is a quick tutorial for working my shortcut cables without a cable needle. I call this technique “Slip Right,” and “Slip Left.” I find it faster than using a cable needle and less fussy than other cable-without-a-needle methods I’ve tried…