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.
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.
Learn how to knit in the round with circular needles in the Continental or English style to create seamless knits
Learn to knit the i-cord bind off flat or in the round to add a little extra detail to your projects.
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 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.)
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.
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.
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.
A mid-row or mid-round cast on is often used for buttonholes and underarm stitches. End of row (or beginning of row) cast ons are usually used for shaping. In this tutorial, I’ll teach you my preferred method for casting on in the middle of a row (or round) or at the end of a row.
Purl through the back loop (ptbl) looks similar to a regular purl stitch, but upon close inspection you will notice that the “legs” of the stitch are crossed. Learn how to ptbl in this tutorial.