How to Join Side Seam on Sweater

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

An Introduction to Continental Knitting

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