Want to learn how to crochet a hat? We're here to help! There are 3 different ways to crochet a hat: top-down, bottom-up, and flat. The first two worked in the round, and the other is worked side to side, in rows. If you’re comfortable with increases, you can learn how to...
A crochet loop stitch is also known as a fur stitch, and the abbreviation for Loop Stitch is LS. With our instructions and videos, let’s learn how to crochet a loop stitch. We also shared some crochet patterns that make use of this stitch. I discovered these lovely loopy stitches in 2...
How Do I Seam My Knit Cardigan? Some of you have asked for tutorials on seaming, so I wanted to link to a couple of them here.When you seam stockinette, you want to use amattress stitch seam (here from Purl Soho). Definitely use the mattress stitch seam to sew up the sides and th...
We've put together this handy guide for knitting your very first hat. It's a simple pattern -- just stockinette and some ribbing. But it will give you a cute, cozy hat that you can work up in no time. Below, you'll find everything you'll need to complete this hat, from video ...
What to knit first? A scarf is the most common first project. A felted purse or lap-top sleeve is another great first project. If you've knit your scarf in feltable yarn (see below), you may even be able to stop half way, and seam it into a purse and felt it. A hat on circu...
Learn to Knit: Mattress Stitch March 29, 2023 By following our step-by-step mattress stitch knitting tutorial, you'll learn how to make your seams look beautiful and how best to prepare your knitting so that when you seam it with mattress stitch, it goes smoothly on the first try. ...
Hat or Beret Scarf Jeans Shoes Skirt Clutch, Bag or Purse Other Ways to wear a brooch Here is our advise on how to wear brooches, what places and on what occasions. Brooches are an excellent way to accessorise yourself and to add that final touch that will complete your look. It is ...
This cute free hat pattern –Antler Hat– is knit in the round, following a chart which illustrates all rounds. Each round is read from right to left. Practice your chart reading skills with these Tin Can Knits patterns:
a Maggie’s Crochet customer, asked for some help with the puff stitch, so I created a video for her. The pattern repeat for the stitch is listed below, along with the video. Use this information to get you through this pattern, especially at row 4 where Wendy had some questions come ...
Now, my dilemma is what is the best way to seam the sleeves, upper and lower seams, as both edges are bind-off or cast-on rows. Sweater was worked all in garter stitch. Those being horizontal I'm not sure how to finish. I have recently started knitting again so pretty much a ...