This page contains affiliate links for Loctite for Knitting Needles and other products. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Please tell me I am not the only one this has happened to. You are knitting along on your interchangeable needles and at some point you realize your stitches will…
Winding your yarn into a ball before you knit is one of those small habits that makes everything easier. So let’s take a look at how to wind a yarn ball. Knitting straight from a skein works until it doesn’t, and once you’ve dealt with a tangled mess you never want to go back. The…
Picking up stitches along an edge is one of those techniques that shows up in all kinds of knitting projects like log cabin blankets, borders, button bands, and anywhere you’re adding a new section to existing fabric. It looks tricky at first, but once you know where to put your needle it becomes straightforward. In…
The Thumb Method Cast On is one of the most popular cast ons in knitting. It creates a clean, even edge and works up quickly once you get the hang of it. But the traditional method can feel like a lot to coordinate the first time you try it, especially when you’re still getting comfortable…
Fix dropped stitches like a pro. Every knitter has been there. You pick up your work and notice that a stitch, or two, has slipped off the needle at the end of a row and started to unravel. It looks messy and a little alarming, but this is one of the most fixable mistakes in…
The Kitchener stitch is a grafting method that joins two sets of live stitches together so there is no visible seam. When done correctly, it looks like continuous stockinette fabric. That is why I use it to close the toe of a sock. This tutorial walks you through the Kitchener stitch for stockinette stitch step…
You’re purling along and suddenly notice something looks off. A stitch has dropped and started to unravel. Fixing a dropped stitch on the purl side is a little trickier than on the knit side, but once you understand the one key difference — which direction you pull the ladders through, the repair makes complete sense….
You dropped a stitch knitting. It happens to every knitter at some point and it does not mean your project is ruined. This is a quick recovery. You stabilize the stitch, roll back to where it fell, ladder it back up row by row, and keep knitting. No ripping out required. First things first. When…
Every knitting project starts the same way. Before you cast on a single stitch, you need a slip knot for knitting. This small adjustable loop is how your yarn attaches to the needle, and once it is on there you are ready to go. There are a few ways to make a slip knot but…
If you’ve ever looked at your knitting and realized a purl stitch went wrong a few rows back, the instinct is often to panic or start pulling needles out. The good news is that you usually don’t need to. But you are about to learn how to unpurl stitches. Unpurling stitches lets you calmly undo…
If you’ve ever finished binding off and immediately realized you weren’t ready to be done, that sinking feeling is familiar. Trying to Undo cast off row sounds scary, but it’s one of those knitting skills that’s far calmer than it seems once you know what to do. This guide shows you how to undo cast…
Have you wondered how to join knitting in the round? Ever needed to join knitting in the round and ended up with a loose gap, twisted stitches, or an awkward jog at the start, you’re not alone. Join knitting in the round is one of those skills that feels simple in theory but frustrating in…
Learning to knit is one thing. Actually using those beginner knitting skills in real projects is another. Many beginner knitters get stuck practicing stitches, but never quite feel ready to make something that leaves the needles. If you’ve learned the basics but still feel unsure how they translate into real knitting projects, this post is…
Sometimes a pattern throws you a curveball: “Cast on 5 stitches at the beginning of the next row.” Wait… what? You’ve already started your project! Don’t worry — this is a common technique, especially in sweaters, underarm shaping, shawls, or anytime a pattern grows mid-stream. Let’s look at how to Add Stitches at the Beginning…
Learning how to increase stitches is a milestone for every knitter. Whether you’re shaping a sweater, working on a blanket, or simply building your skills, understanding the M1 (Make One) increase is a must-have in your toolkit. It’s one of the most invisible increases in knitting — clean, subtle, and once you get the hang…
You have learned how to cast on, knit, and purl. Now it is time for the final step: binding off. Binding off is how you get all your stitches off the needles in a way that keeps your finished edge from unraveling. Every knitting project ends with a bind off, so this is a technique…
Once you know how to knit, the purl stitch is your next move. It’s the second most fundamental stitch in knitting, and together with the knit stitch it unlocks almost every fabric you’ll ever make. Garter stitch, stockinette, ribbing, they all come from combining these two stitches in different ways. The good news is that…
You’ve cast on your first stitches and now it’s time to actually knit. The knit stitch is the most fundamental technique in all of knitting. Every scarf, dishcloth, blanket, and sweater starts here. Once you have this one stitch down, you’re a knitter. This tutorial walks you through the knit stitch step by step, including…
If you’re just getting started with knitting, the long tail cast on is one of the most useful techniques you’ll learn. It creates a clean, even edge at the base of your project and works up quickly once the motion clicks. Most knitting patterns don’t specify which cast on to use, and this one is…
To Knit mitered squares is incredibly satisfying—they’re simple, portable, and perfect for creating blankets, afghans, or decorative pillows. But sewing all those little squares together? Not as much fun. Here’s great news: you don’t have to sew them together! You can actually knit your mitered squares seamlessly as you go. Today, I’m going to show…
If you’re just starting your knitting journey, dishcloths are your new best friend! They’re small, practical, and quick—perfect for building your skills without overwhelm. Plus, nothing beats the feeling of finishing your very first project, and Knit a dishcloth. In this guide, I’ll share a beginner-friendly way to knit a dishcloth, my favorite yarns to…
If you have ever finished a piece of knitting and needed to add a button band, a border, or continue knitting in a completely different direction, pick up and knit is the technique that makes that possible. It lets you attach new stitches directly to an existing edge without sewing anything together. When that edge…
This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Why Your Knitting Tools Matter Every knitter knows that having the right needles can make or break a project. Whether you’re knitting socks, lace shawls, or everyday garments, a high-quality pair…
Every knitter makes mistakes—dropped stitches, miscounted rows, or realizing you purled when you should have knitted. The good news? You don’t have to rip out (or “frog”) entire rows to fix a simple error. Instead, you can tink (unknit) or unpurl your stitches one by one to backtrack and fix mistakes without unraveling your entire…
Knitting a clean, professional-looking edge can be tricky, especially in garter stitch. If you’ve ever struggled with uneven or messy edges, this simple slipped stitch technique will change the way you knit. By slipping the first (or last) stitch of every row, you can create a beautifully structured edge that looks polished and refined. In…