To get the best fit you'll want to know what size you are, and how to read the sizing information provided in your pattern. What size are you? Just like in ready to wear clothing, there isn't really a consistent sizing system that's used universally in knitting patterns, although if ...
For these examples we will be following my free pattern for theDandy Dog Sweater. This is particularly helpful because this pattern also has a correspondingvideo tutorial. In the video I am making the smallest size of the pattern. A good idea would be to follow along with the video while r...
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-Although this pattern uses circular needles, we will be knitting flat in rows back and forth. I recommend using circulars for this project instead of straight needles because the many stitches have more room on a long circular needle cord. I also find it more comfortable to knit this way ...
For the Cocoknits Method of constructing a sweater, you will pick up stitches along the back of each shoulder and top of each sleeve. These pickups form the structure and foundation of the entire sweater. Because they are weight-bearing joins, the pickup
It's really easy to develop your own pattern or "recipe" for knitting a stash afghan based on what you have in the house and what size you'd like your finished blanket to be. Pick Your Yarn If you've been knitting for a very long time you might have little balls of yarn of al...
While it can be difficult to muster the patience to knit a swatch, we promise, it is so worth it. This is particularly true if you're knitting garments that you would like to fit in a certain way...like sweaters! For this article we're giving you an over
For this pattern, you will pick up stitches to make the inner edging. There are a lot of tutorials on YouTube that will show you how to pick up stitches in knitting. By the way, just because it’s made of rectangles doesn’t mean it’s less of a sweater!If you look at many of...
Linen Stitch Dishcloth Knitting Pattern You will create an 8 x 8-inch square dishcloth with lots of texture (a woven appearance and a nice dense fabric) using the linen stitch pattern. This 2-row repeat stitch pattern is easy enough for new knitters, all you need to know is how to sli...