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Showing posts with label how to do. Show all posts
Showing posts with label how to do. Show all posts

Thursday, September 28, 2023

How to pass slipped stitch over (psso) in 4 easy steps


picture of how to pass a slipped stitch over in knitting

Not sure how to pass a slipped stitch over? Do you need to know how to psso for a pattern or stitch? Here is a step by step tutorial to help you learn how to pass a slipped stitch over in 4 easy steps. 

Friday, September 17, 2021

What's that stitch - beaded rib


Picture of come and learn how to do beaded rib

Welcome to what's that stitch series! This is a pretty rib that adds a different texture to the rib. Learn what beaded rib is, how to do beaded rib and a few project ideas for using this stitch along with our handy stitch cards. 

Friday, August 20, 2021

What's that stitch - Bamboo stitch

Picture of how to do bamboo stitch


Welcome to what's that stitch series!
This is quite a versatile stitch that could be used for quite a few different projects.  Learn what bamboo stitch is, how to do bamboo stitch and a few project ideas for using this stitch along with our handy stitch cards. 

Friday, June 4, 2021

Quick and easy tutorial on how to knit through the back loop (KTBL)

picture of tutorial on how to knit through the back loop

Quick and easy tutorial on how to knit through the back loop, with each step written with instructions and photos. 

Friday, October 9, 2020

How to make an I cord

picture of tutorial on how to knit an i-cord

Wondering what an I cord is or how to make a I cord without a knitting helper? In this post I explain what is a I cord , what you can make with an I cord. I also a step by step tutorial for making an I cord using straight needles and double pointed needles (DPN's). 

Monday, June 29, 2020

What's that stitch? Basket weave

Picture of basket weave knitting stitch


Here is one of my favourite stitches, basket weave, it creates little squares which is why it is also called checkerboard.  Here is a quick guide how to do basket weave, what it looks like and a few things you can make using basket weave.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Guide on how to do a stretchy cast off step by step




Are you wondering how to get a stretchy cast off?  It has become my go to cast off as I cast off too tightly and this saves grabbing another needle the next size up. This cast off is also perfect for cuffs, neckbands, sock cuffs and any other time your wanting a stretchy cast off. This post will show you how to do a stretchy cast off step by step guide. 

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Easy to follow how to guide to making tassels


Wondering how to make tassels to add too your knitting projects? This quick and easy guide will show you how to add tassels to a few of your projects.


Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Guide on how to do provisional cast on step by step



Picture of how to do a provisional cast on


Have you wondered how to do a provisional cast on?  Can't pick up the stitches neatly? or Can't use a crochet hook to save yourself? Don't worry I can't use a crochet hook either, this way uses your hand and knitting needle to do the cast on a bit like the long tail cast on. This post will show you how to do a provisional cast on in a step by step guide.


Monday, July 30, 2018

How to do a yarn forward (yfd), purl 2 and pass yarn forward (yfd) over in 4 easy steps


How to do a yarn forward, purl two and pass yarn forward over in 4 easy steps

Quick and easy guide on how to do a yarn forward, purl 2 and pass yarn forward over in 4 easy steps.  Each step has written instructions with photos. 

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