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Wrapped with Love Baby Blanket Drive

March is my favorite month because it is my birthday month and also the anniversary of my Chicks with Sticks blog. I wanted to do…

Cast On | Tutorials

The way I learned how to do a provisional cast-on was with a crochet hook and waste yarn; you can find that tutorial here. Recently,…

Bind Off | Tutorials

One of the first things you need to know when starting to knit is how to bind off your work. Binding off is how you…

Bind Off | Tutorials

A tubular bind-off is usually performed on ribbing and is the mirror image of the tubular cast-on. It is a great bind-off for ribbing at…

Cast On | Tutorials

The long tail cast-on is the most popular cast-on and the most recommended for beginner knitters. It creates a firm and elastic edge. It is…

I met Laura a few years ago when she joined my Building in Color class. I am probably drawn to Laura because she is a…

I have used I-cords mostly for purses and bag handles. However, I have most recently used it on the edge of a sweater. The very…

Cast On | Tutorials

Casting on stitches in order to knit is the first thing that must be done in order to actually knit. There are dozens of cast…

Do you need some quick and easy ideas for Christmas gifts? Maybe you want to knit a little something for that special person to show…

Have you ever made a mistake in your knitting and had to rip it back a long way? I wish I could teach you how…