I have been seeing i-cord techniques in so many patterns. This technique creates lovely details on garments, but don’t let the look of it deceive you. It really is quite a simple technique once you get the hang of it. I thought it might help to do a quick post talking about what i-cord is, …
We are lucky that we are crafting in a time when you can buy beautiful patterns from designers all over the world. However, this can sometimes lead to a difficulty: figuring out an appropriate substitution for the recommended yarn. I recently came across a great resource to support you in finding the perfect yarn substitutions. …
Recently while I was browsing through Instagram. I saw a video about left leaning decreases. It showed a technique that I had never seen before. I thought I should share it here, in case any of you had never seen it before either. I’m going to review the two common left leaning decreases that I …
Don’t get tripped up because you didn’t read ahead. We all get excited when we think we’ve gotten the hang of our pattern and just carry on like we know what we’re doing. Then all of a sudden, things don’t add up or you’ve messed up a whole section of your work. Here are my …
Spring has sprung. That might have many yarn crafters looking ahead to lighter fibres and coolers styles for the warmer months ahead. But the days are still cool, and if you’re like me, you can’t let go of those warm wool knits quite yet. I find that I just have to find the sweet spot …
Last month the Knit&Note team got to attend Vogue Knitting Live in New York. It was a fantastic event with loads of amazing vendors. When I go to a big crafting event where people typically buy loads of yarn, it always makes me wonder: which comes first, the yarn or the pattern. What I mean …
When I knit my first sock, I definitely thought the gusset was the most stressful part. I always struggled to make sure that it looked straight and tidy. Even though my gussets might not be perfect, I now find it to be one the most satisfying parts of the sock making process. If you are …
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Last month I shared some tips for avoiding the gap when joining in the round. Now it is time to share a great tip for when you are binding off and finishing in the round. Similar to when you join your work in the round, there can be a little gap when you bind off. …
At the start of the year, I always think ahead to what I’m planning on making this year. I’ve been busy filling up my knit¬e planner for 2023. Before I can start casting on all my New Year’s projects, first I have to wind some yarn. The process of unpacking a fresh skein, setting up …
Knitting in the round can be really fun and easy. This way of knitting lets you easily knit hats, mittens, sweaters, and socks. This technique is really easy once you get going. You don’t have to worry about whether you are knitting on the front of back of the work, because the front is always …