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Tutorial: How to Knit Pleats in the Round
Tired of the same old ribbed cuff? Try these horizontal pleats! I first discovered pleats when I was designing my Afton Fingerless Mittens pattern, and wanted something a little more...
Tutorial: How to Knit Pleats in the Round
Tired of the same old ribbed cuff? Try these horizontal pleats! I first discovered pleats when I was designing my Afton Fingerless Mittens pattern, and wanted something a little more...

Make Nine 2019: FO #5 and #6
Being well past the halfway point of 2019, I figured it was time for a Make Nine check in. I've knocked out almost all the accessories and only one sweater,...
Make Nine 2019: FO #5 and #6
Being well past the halfway point of 2019, I figured it was time for a Make Nine check in. I've knocked out almost all the accessories and only one sweater,...

How to Choose Yarn Colors You Won't Regret
First off, a disclaimer: I'm an earth tones girl. I like subdued colors and you will probably never see me knitting with anything neon. These rules might not apply to...
How to Choose Yarn Colors You Won't Regret
First off, a disclaimer: I'm an earth tones girl. I like subdued colors and you will probably never see me knitting with anything neon. These rules might not apply to...

Behind the Idea: National Park Knitting Stickers
Being from Virginia, I've been to Shenandoah National Park more times than I can count. I love the mountains, and the Blue Ridge has always been a special place to...
Behind the Idea: National Park Knitting Stickers
Being from Virginia, I've been to Shenandoah National Park more times than I can count. I love the mountains, and the Blue Ridge has always been a special place to...

The Best Colorwork Knitting Patterns for Beginners
Time to tackle another common knitting fear: COLORWORK. Specifically, stranded colorwork. I love love love love colorwork. And yes, it can be intimidating, but with practice it becomes second...
The Best Colorwork Knitting Patterns for Beginners
Time to tackle another common knitting fear: COLORWORK. Specifically, stranded colorwork. I love love love love colorwork. And yes, it can be intimidating, but with practice it becomes second...

How to Knit a Cable
If you're new to knitting, one of the most intimidating concepts can be... THE CABLE. But, they're actually super easy once you get the hang of them and can add...
How to Knit a Cable
If you're new to knitting, one of the most intimidating concepts can be... THE CABLE. But, they're actually super easy once you get the hang of them and can add...