A Free Hat Knitting Pattern: The Littoral Hat
You all know by now that I take yarn substitution very seriously. That’s because knowing how to substitute yarn opens up a whole new world for knitters. …
Knitting Design
The Prograde Orbit Mitts: A New Fingerless Mitts Pattern
The pattern for the Prograde Orbit Mitts is now available! These mitts are graded to four sizes and feature mirrored cable panels on the back …
Mohair Yarn Substitute: Suri Alpaca to the Rescue
I’ve been on the hunt for a good mohair yarn substitute. You see, I like to design and knit with a lightweight yarn held double …
Yarn Substitution for the Knit Sweater: A Designer’s Perspective
We’re talking about yarn substitution all month long here on the blog, but I knew when I was planning out these posts that I had …
The Knitter’s Guide to Yarn Substitution
When I first started knitting, I didn’t understand that using yarns other than what was recommended in a pattern could result in a finished object that looked very different from what I had pictured. Here’s what I’ve learned about yarn substitution over the last 12 years, so you don’t make the same mistakes.
Stretch Into a Cozy Fall Wardrobe with the Pandiculation Cowl
The Pandiculation Cowl is a highly textured cowl knit in DK-weight yarn. It features bobbles, twisted stitch, and dancing eyelets running all the way up …
Three Quick Tips for Photographing Knitwear in Tricky Light
One of the oft-repeated maxims of photography is that you need natural light. While that’s generally true, and I’ve written some about it here, it’s …
The Overbrimming Wrap is Now Available
The Overbrimming Wrap is a rectangular wrap featuring columns of lace and cables. The entire wrap is knit using an eight-row repeat, so while it …
To Take Better Pictures of Knits, Make Sure You Have the Right Gear
Sharing knits online is so much fun, but it can be frustrating when you’re trying to take pictures of your knits. The lighting is weird, …
Why It’s Hard for Knitters to Take Good Photos
Recently, I ran an informal poll of my Instagram community to see how people felt about photographing their knits. 172 of you responded, and of …