How to do a Provisional Cast-On or Crochet Chain Cast-On
Occasionally a knitting pattern will call for a cast-on that you might be unfamiliar with. Don’t set the pattern aside; look for help! The provisional…
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How to do A Three Needle Bind Off
A Three Needle Bind Off is a bind off that creates a seam between two pieces of fabric at the same time as you bind…
Meet Alison and Her Beekeeper’s Quilt
Have you ever knitted a project for 1,088 days in a row? I would venture that most people don’t have the discipline to keep up…
How to Knit Left Twist and Right Twist Stitches
Simple stitches like left twists and right twists create intricate patterns that add texture to your knitting. Left twists and right twists are similar to…
How to Slip Stitches for a Pretty Edge
When you knit a pattern that has an exposed edge, usually the project is knitted in garter stitch or seed stitch. This keeps your work…
How to do a Tubular Cast On; Designer Paula Pereira’s Method
I had the pleasure of working with designer, Paula Pereira, on her Chevron Pattern Yoke Sweater. She taught us how to do a tubular cast…
How-to Pick-Up Stitches Using a Tunisian Crochet Hook
Finishing a top down sweater usually involves picking up your stitches on both fronts and all the way around the neck to create a nice…
Knitting on the Mountain
Do you have a friend who loves adventure? I do! Last year at our knitting retreat I told my friend, Alison, we should climb a…
How to do an I-Cord Bind Off and Graft it Together in the Round
An I-Cord Bind Off is a little gem that creates a decorative edge and is the same on both sides. It is great fun and…
Meet the Incredible Janice
Have you ever met someone and right away you know that they are special? That is exactly the way I felt when I met Janice…