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…
The 10 Stitch Blanket is a mesmerizing, spiraling knit blanket that is perfect for using up leftover yarn. This unique pattern, designed by Frankie Brown, is available for free on Ravelry. Look for the variations as well! Unlike traditional blankets that require sewing multiple strips together, this pattern is worked in one continuous spiral, joining…
A yarn over in knitting is one of those techniques that feels mysterious until it clicks, and then you start seeing it everywhere. It shows up in lace patterns, decorative scarves, beaded wraps, and any time a pattern calls for a little eyelet or hole in the fabric on purpose. Here is the thing about…