Welcome to the first lesson in our Learn to Crochet series! This week, we’ll be learning two basic stitches: the chain and the single crochet. It should be noted that I am right-handed, and all of my instructions will reflect that. Moogly has a good set of instructions for how to crochet left-handed, if you…
We published a lot of tutorials last year, showing you how to do everything from knit cables to yarnbomb your earphones. It was super hard to choose from all of them, but we managed to pick out a few favorites.
Arm knitting has been around for a few years now, and it doesn’t seem like the trend is going anywhere any time soon. If you’ve been looking to give it a try, now is a great time to do so. We recommend using Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® held double, and right now it’s on sale…
Cable knitting is a technique that every knitter should know. They add texture, warmth, and visual interest to pieces, and show up on all different kinds of garments. They’re also fairly easy to master — if you can knit and purl, you can do them! The basic principle is that you are knitting the stitches…
Here is a fun way to craft your own jewelry using Lion Brand® Glitterspun® and a French Knitter (also called a Spool Knitter or Knitting Spool). Make this easy charm bracelet in an afternoon! You will need: 1 pack of Lion Brand® Glitterspun® A French Knitter Charms of your choice: Sewing Charms or Tea Time Charms Needle-nose pliers…
Learn French Knitting (aka Spool Knitting) with our easy photo tutorial! All you need is some scrap yarn (or a Lion Brand Bonbon®) and a French Knitter! You will need: Lion Brand Yarn of your choice (worsted weight or DK weight works best) A French Knitter Instructions: Make a slip knot. Place slip knot on one…
Illusion knitting is a deceptively simple, really cool looking way to add unique visual interest to your creations. The basic premise is that you alternate rows of garter and stockinette stitch in order to create images that can only be seen at a certain angle. When you look at the piece straight on, it looks…
Some of us are a bit curvier than others, and that means we might want to make the occasional adjustment to a sweater pattern. Fortunately, in most garments it’s as simple as adding a bust dart in the right spot, creating a little extra space and reducing pulling across the chest. The first step is…
Lace knitting can seem daunting at first, but it’s actually not as hard as you might think. You are using the same basic stitches, increases, and decreases as always, just arranged in such a way as to make beautiful patterns. The stitches you need to know to make simple, beginner lace are knit, purl, yarn…
Have you heard of temperature blankets? They’re a super popular project idea, and it’s easy to see why — they’re fun to make, a long-term project, and have the potential to be passed down as an heirloom piece. But what are they? The basic idea is that you knit or crochet one row per day…
Turkish cast-on is a great method for creating seamless, even toe-up socks. It’s also useful for making hoods, purses, toys, mittens, and gloves without seams or gaps. With this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll be on your way to making smooth, beautiful pieces in no time! To start, you’ll need a skein of yarn and two circular…
Jumbo pom pom bag charms are the must-have accessory for spring. We’re seeing them on celebrity purses everywhere – Emma Roberts, Cara Delevigne, Kylie Jenner, and Lily Allen are all fans, just to name a few! We love this trend because it’s so easy to DIY – all you need is a ball of yarn…
