Posts tagged: "knitting reference"

  1. Chain cast on tutorial + bind off

    Posted by on March 8, 2013

    We know that the beauty of knitting is in the details—and that many of you love to get creative with the details in your projects. That’s why we’re so excited about what’s become one of our most popular titles: Cast On, Bind Off by Cap Sease. This robust reference guide includes over 200 ways to [...]

  2. Swatch knitting + free dishcloth pattern

    Posted by on February 15, 2013

    What can you do with 365 different stitch patterns? We’ve had many creative customers make wonderful projects using the patterns in the 365 Knitting Stitches a Year perpetual calendar. But the most often-asked question about the calendar is, how can I use the stitch patterns to make an afghan sampler? If you like to knit [...]

  3. New year’s resolution: organize your stash!

    Posted by on January 4, 2013

    As you know, the new year is an excellent time to start fresh. Many people are resolving to make changes like joining the gym, spending more time with the kids, or keeping a cleaner house. Maybe you have a few resolutions of your own for 2013—and if you’re like us, those resolutions might include one [...]

  4. Cast on & bind off with Cap Sease

    Posted by on November 9, 2012

    Cap Sease has always loved working with her hands. She began knitting as a child, grew up to travel the world as a conservator on archaeological excavations, and now enjoys life as a knitting-workshop leader in Connecticut. Through the years, she has continued to knit—and has now collected more than 200 ways to cast on [...]

  5. Knitting how-to: 7 tips for finishing knitting (+giveaway!)

    Posted by on September 28, 2012

    If you’ve knitted one too many sweaters that scream “I’m homemade!” you’re not alone. Finishing knitting can be one of the most challenging parts of completing a garment. Sometimes if you don’t get it right, it can all go wrong. When it comes to teaching how to finish knitting, Nancie Wiseman’s got the magic touch. [...]

  6. VIDEO: How to knit socks (from a newbie’s needles)

    Posted by on September 7, 2012

    A quick note. Knit & Crochet Saturday is moving to the weekday schedule at Stitch This! Welcome to: Now, onto today’s post: how to knit socks!   If you’ve been curious about how to knit socks and want to put all those luscious yarns and amazing sock-knitting patterns to good use, stay tuned. We’ll show [...]

  7. 211 ways to finish your knitting (+ giveaway)

    Posted by on August 25, 2012

    If you were an award-winning archeological conservator who’d worked on excavations in the Mediterranean and Middle East as well as at some of the world’s greatest museums, what sort of knitting book would you write? My guess is that someone with that kind of research and documentation ability would write something that was part encyclopedia, [...]