What's that stitch - Grating stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! This is a stitch that creates diamonds with a raised purl stitches around the outside. Learn what the knitting stitch grating stitch is, how to do grating stitch and a few project ideas for using this stitch.

Yarn weights, needle size and their uses

Wondering what yarn weight is usually knitted on what needles?  Wondering what certain yarn is suitable for what type of project.  Here is a handy cheat sheet on yarn weight, needle sizes and their uses just for you.

What's that stitch- Caterpillar stitch oblique

Welcome to what's that stitch series! This is a stitch that creates broken diagonal rows of raised stitches. Learn what the knitting stitch caterpillar stitch oblique is, how to do caterpillar stitch oblique and a few project ideas for using this stitch.

Knitted elf Christmas decorations

Yes I've started knitting Christmas decorations already!  I made these using a kit I got a few years ago with a knitting magazine. My children love their elves and loved these knitted elf Christmas decorations.

Knitting abbreviations sheet

Tired of wondering what the knitting abbreviations are or sick of looking them up online?  Don't worry I've made a handy knitting abbreviations sheet now in easy to read larger font and in a downloadable pdf file.  I used to get stuck all of the time, I'd ring friends, family or look it up online.   

What's that stitch - waffle stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! This is a stitch that looks a bit like a waffle with all of the little squares. Learn what the knitting stitch waffle stitch is, how to do waffle stitch and a few project ideas for using this stitch.

Knitting needle conversion chart

Stuck on knitting needle conversion sizes? I've created a knitting needle conversion chart for knitting needle sizes, now in a downloadable pdf file so you can download it and add the knitting cheat sheet to your knitting notebook or knitting basket.

What's that stitch - seed stitch simple

Welcome to what's that stitch! This stitch creates a 3D texture of little raised purl stitches. Learn what the knitting stitch seed stitch simple is, how to do seed stitch simple and a few project ideas for using this stitch.