Kristen 
When the knitting is complete and it comes time to sew your sweater together, there are several different finishing techniques that can help give you a professional look. For joining the side seams of a sweater, the mattress stitch is an easy way to get a strong, invisible seam. The mattress stitch is good anytime … Read more
Felted knitting is a fun way to make a variety of projects. One of the great things about felting is that it is very forgiving, so it’s a great technique for beginners. But that doesn’t mean that it’s not fun for all knitters. Take this Labyrinth Carpetbag as an example. The design is knit in … Read more
My sister is a breast cancer survivor and I’m always inspired by her strength. I love to show-off her strength with gifts that honor her courage and fight against cancer. When I came across Knitting With a Cure, I knew that I just had to get it. In addition to 18 patterns that celebrate women … Read more
Are you frustrated with your finished knitting projects and wish that they looked better? Knowing how to block your knitting and sew your pieces together are what makes the difference and transforms your knitting into professional looking knitwear. But how do you learn how to properly finish your knitting? There are some really good books … Read more
I recently wrote an article about the proper way to block knitting and I came across this beautiful lace sweater. I love that it’s a contemporary lace pattern with the typical beauty you expect in a lace pattern, but with modern twists. The drape on the front of the sweater gives it a lot of … Read more
Demonstration of Continental Knitting What type of knitter are you? Are you a traditional thrower, or do you use the continental knitting method? I’m a traditional thrower (English knitting), but have played around with the continental method now and again. My problem is that I’m a fast knitter, so to make a change is hard. … Read more
Once I had kids, my knitting time decreased significantly. I still enjoy making sweaters and larger projects, but I also make sure that I have a smaller project that I can work on as time permits. This way I still get to enjoy knitting whenever I can, but I also get to enjoy the feeling … Read more
If you’re looking for a new calendar for 2013 and you’re also a knitter, then why not get something that mixes these two together? The Knitting 2013 Calendar comes chalk full with 101 great projects to tackle throughout the year. I picked-up a 2012 calendar last year and I really enjoyed seeing all of the … Read more
Did you know that there are hundreds of ways to start and finish your knitting? If you’ve only done a standard method of casting on, now is the perfect time to learn a new method. Each form of casting on and binding off has pros and cons. Some offer more stretch, while others are decorative … Read more