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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…