Alternating Cable Cast On
The alternating cable cast on is a variation of the cable cast on. It is great for projects that begin with ribbing. Learn how in this tutorial.
Kitchener Stitch: A Method of Grafting Your Knits
The Kitchener stitch is a popular way to seamlessly graft knitwear. Download our free Kitchener Stitch cheat sheet to keep in your knitting bag.
How to Knit Two-at-a-Time for Flat Pieces
Learn how to knit two flat pieces at the same time. Two-at-a-time (TAAT) knitting helps to ensure that both of your pieces are identical.
How to Knit in the Round
Learn how to knit in the round with circular needles in the Continental or English style to create seamless knits
I-Cord Bind Off
Learn to knit the i-cord bind off flat or in the round to add a little extra detail to your projects.
How to Seam Stockinette Stitch Horizontally
Learn how to seam stockinette stitch horizontally. Horizontal seaming is used for things like shoulder seams of a sweater or connecting the 2 ends of a scarf to make a cowl.
Mattress Stitch: How to Sew Vertical Seams in Stockinette Stitch
Mattress stitch is a terrific stitch for sewing vertical seams, like the side seams of a sweater. It’s fairly quick and easy to do, and it’s fun to zip it up. (If you’ve never done mattress stitch, you’ll see what I mean in the video. There’s great satisfaction in seeing it come together.)
How to Bind Off Purlwise
Patterns often tell you to bind off purlwise when you need to bind off on a wrong side row of a stockinette project, or when binding off ribbing. Learn how in this tutorial.
How to Join a New Yarn
There are many ways to join a new yarn to your project without tying knots in your yarn. In this tutorial, I’m going to cover the ones I use most often.
How to Read the Stitches on Your Knitting Needle
Learn how to read the stitches on your knitting needle so you can identify and fix twisted (aka upside down or backwards) stitches on your needle.