Ask Patty: Purling Backwards
"The most powerful (not so) secret joy of knitting"? Yes, please. Step-by-step pictures and a video too!
Techniques
Hardcore how to.
The Thing About Lorilee Beltman
She's such a superb teacher. Our virtual colorwork class is coming Oct. 13—hop on this bandwagon now!
Turnstile Wrap: Sewing the Seams
Step-by-step instructions for seams that look great on both sides of Olga Buraya-Kefelian's versatile design.
The Crochet Cast-on
A favorite, versatile cast-on that should be in every knitter's repertoire. Give it a try!
Handy Tips for Stranded Colorwork
Working two-color stranded knitting one-handed. Of course you can.
Honeycomb Scarf: Zoom Wow
Watch the recording of our latest Zoom gathering now. And learn something new while you're at it!
We Zoomed: Brioche Encouragement!
Come spend a minute with our new little video that demonstrates two-color brioche zipzap just like that.
Marlogram Cowl: A New Trick
How an older dog got her three-needle bind-off groove back.
Steeking: What It Is, Why It’s Fun
A quick 101 on the dazzling, thrilling technique.
Twining Wrap: Carol Explains It for Us
The designer gives us an overview of her new design, a highlight of MDK Field Guide No. 14: Refresh.
Bang Out a Sweater: Pullover Tips ’n’ Tricks
It is pretty much taking me longer to write this post than it did to make this sweater.
Burning Question: Stranding or Duplicate Stitch?
Junko Okamoto's Papa pullover features a dazzling doodle of colorwork. But how best to work it? We weigh the pros and cons.