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.
Techniques
Hardcore how to.
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.
How to Knit Lace: 8 Clear, Easy Videos
Concise, smart, to the point: Jen Arnall-Culliford's tutorials are such a refreshing way to learn something new.
How to Duplicate Stitch, and My No. 1 New Project
Is there anything more deliriously great than finishing up a knitted door sign? One possibility: gearing up for that next great thing to knit.
How to Turn a Graphic into a Knitting Chart
Overcome with the desire to knit words, a logo, a graphic? There is a simple solution.
Details, Details . . .
The best designers will slip in a cool bit of cleverness. Three satisfying details discovered along the way.
What’s So Great about Marling?
The closer you look, the stranger it gets.
Video: Blocking Lace Using Wires
It's our favorite transformation: blocking a finished piece of lace knitting. Using blocking wires makes a huge difference.
Video: Using Stitch Markers in Lace
Keep track of any pattern that repeats across a row—stitch markers will keep you on track, especially when knitting lace.
Video: Working Yarn Overs
The absolute, essential technique for making lace: the yarn over. A world of beautiful knitting comes from understanding this single, simple maneuver.
Video: Picking Up Missed Yarn Overs
Sometimes, you simply forget to make a yarn over. It's the most common error in lace knitting—and it's easy to fix. Seriously, a game changer.