Yarn weights

Learn about the standard sizes for yarn weights and the names for these which can vary depending on which country you live in. Here in New Zealand we tend to use ply while some countries have names for them. 

2019 calendar printable - knitting and scenery

2019 is here, start the year with a fresh new calendar! I thought i'd start the New Year off with creating two free 2019 calendar printables for you.  I've created two monthly calendars with different designs for you - a knitting calendar and a scenery calendar.  Each calendar has a cover and each page has a calendar along with a picture.

What's that stitch? Pique rib

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Pique rib creates a broken up rib with a ripple through it, making it more interesting than plain rib.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do pique rib and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

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.

What's that stitch? Garter check stitch

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Garter check stitch creates a checkerboard of rectangles.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do garter check stitch and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

Guide on how to lengthen a stitch

Have you wondered how to lengthen a stitch? or seen this technique used but thought it was too hard?  This post will show you how to do lengthen a stitch in a step by step guide.

What's that stitch? Fancy slip stitch rib

Welcome to what's that stitch series! Fancy slip stitch rib creates a pretty rib with with added texture.  Learn what this stitch is, how to do fancy slip stitch rib and get few project ideas for using this stitch.

Free pattern Country chick boot cuffs

Looking for something jazz up your autumn outfit?  Want to add another accessory? These country chick boot toppers are a great way to do just that. They look great with boots and are also great with gumboots to go and feed animals etc.