October 30, 2026
One sock done in two days, the second one sat in the project bag for a week. Sound familiar? My honest tips for beating second sock syndrome, including what did NOT work for me.
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Tutorials and Tips for All Skill Levels
Browse through our comprehensive collection of knitting tutorials, from beginner guides to advanced techniques. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your skills, find everything you need here. |
October 16, 2026
Every October, knitters everywhere cast on socks. But where did the name Socktober come from? I did some digging and fell in love with the story: a classroom sock drive that started in 2011 and grew into a worldwide tradition. Plus, the surprising reason shelters need socks more than anything else, and 5 ways you can join in this month.
October 7, 2026
It's Socktober, and I've got a cute one for you! I recently knit a pair of socks for my daughter and fell in love with this little ruffle edge for the cuff. It looks fancy, but it's really just clever ribbing and decreases. If you can knit and purl, you can totally make this. It works for every size, from tiny baby socks to grown-up pairs, and it's a great way to use up those leftover bits of sock yarn. I've got a full step-by-step tutorial, a size chart, and even a video to walk you through it. Come cast on with me!
September 10, 2026
There was a time when one dropped stitch meant ripping out hours of work. Then my local yarn shop taught me about lifelines, and knitting got so much calmer. In this post, I'll show you how to use a lifeline in knitting, which thread to pick, how to add one, and how to frog back without losing a single stitch.
August 30, 2026
Learn how to wash, dry, de-pill, and store your favorite knitwear without fear of shrinking or stretching! A gentle, fiber-friendly care guide to keeping your hand-knits soft, beautiful, and lasting for decades.
August 16, 2026
Feeling confused by knitting symbols and grids? Learn how to read lace knitting charts step-by-step with this beginner-friendly guide. Discover how row directions work, decode common symbols like yarn overs and decreases, and start knitting delicate lace with complete confidence!
August 7, 2026
Ever wonder how to make a perfectly straight decrease that doesn't lean left or right? That's the centered double decrease, also known as CDD or s2kp. I use it all the time in lace, hats, and even garment shaping, and once you learn it, you'll start spotting it everywhere too. In this post, I'll show you exactly how to knit it, step by step, with tips to keep it neat and easy. So grab your needles and let's knit together.
August 1, 2026
When I first started knitting lace, yarn overs felt so confusing. Coming from crochet, my hands just wanted to wrap the yarn the wrong way. In this tutorial, I share everything I wish I knew when I started, the balance between increases and decreases, the four yarn over positions and yarn over sizes.
July 17, 2026
Did you know that a simple yarn over can create two very different results? Depending on how you work it on the next row, you can create a nearly invisible increase or a beautiful, deliberate eyelet. In this post, I'll show you how to do both - plus how to make your yarn over increases lean left or right. Grab your needles and let's dive in.
