Fancy Stitches

How to Ptbl

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.

How to Ktbl

Fancy Stitches

Knit through the back loop (ktbl) is similar to a regular knit stitch, but upon close inspection you will notice that the “legs” of the stitch are crossed. Learn how to ktbl in this tutorial.

How to Knit the I-Cord

Fancy Stitches, Special Techniques

I-cords are great for making purse handles, drawstrings, and adding decoration to garments. Learn how to knit an i-cord. It’s easier than you think!

How to Knit Cables

Cables, Fancy Stitches

Learn how to knit the 2 basic cables: right-leaning and left-leaning. Both are knit with a cable needle to reposition stitches and form the iconic cable pattern.

Knitting Skills Quiz

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Coming in 2023

Brioche KAL Series!
So many folks want to learn brioche, so I am putting together a series of brioche KALs. Each project will only require 1 or 2 skeins of yarn. We will start with a very basic brioche project. Each KAL will build upon the skills learned in the prior KAL, finishing with a 2-color “fancy” brioche project.

3/10/23 – 3/12/23 Yarn Retreat
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8/18/23 – 8/20/23 Yarn Retreat
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Fancy Stitches

Knitting Skills Quiz

UPCOMING EVENTS

Coming in 2023

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