How to knit Judy’s magic cast-on
You can't get around Judy's magic cast-on when knitting socks from the toe-up. The post How to knit Judy’s magic cast-on appeared first on DONNAROSSA.
View ArticleHow to wet block your knits
Wet blocking your knits is an essential step if you like to have a more professional look of your finished piece. I talk about when is it necessary, tips for different fibres and how to block. The post...
View ArticleHow to knit the old Norwegian cast-on
This cast-on is the more elastic variation of the longtail cast-on. The old Norwegian cast-on is suitable for socks and other pieces that need a very stretchy edge. The post How to knit the old...
View ArticleChained cast-on: how to knit a nice edge
No more tail too short or too long when you cast on! The chained cast-on eliminates the annoying problem of the length of the tail when casting on. The post Chained cast-on: how to knit a nice edge...
View ArticleMattress stitch: How to sew two knitted pieces together
Do you want to sew two knitted pieces together as invisibly as possible? The mattress stitch joins two pieces invisibly, simply and beautifully. The post Mattress stitch: How to sew two knitted pieces...
View ArticleKitchener stitch – the invisible seam
The Kitchener stitch invisibly joins two pieces of knitting and is perfect for toes and shoulder seams. But the Kitchener stitch is also used for mending. The post Kitchener stitch – the invisible seam...
View ArticleChain bind-off – the easy way to bind off stitches
To finish off a knitted piece, the stitches are bound off. The easiest way to do this is by chain bind-off. The post Chain bind-off – the easy way to bind off stitches appeared first on DONNAROSSA.
View ArticleInvisible circular cast-on: how to knit from the centre out
The invisible circular cast-on is a great way to begin projects worked from the centre out, like shawls, blankets and hats knitted top-down. Beginning with only a few stitches, it … Read More The post...
View ArticleJeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind-off: how to bind off very stretchy
Are you looking for a VERY elastic bind-off? Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind-off works for all patterns. It’s all a question of how to do the yarnover. Even though I love … Read More The post Jeny’s...
View ArticleHow to pick up stitches from the wrong side
Have you ever wondered how you pick up stitches from the wrong side? In this tutorial, I’ll show you what this technique is good for and give you tips and … Read More The post How to pick up stitches...
View ArticleHow do you knit a gauge swatch?
Knitting a gauge swatch: a tricky subject in the knitting world. Often overlooked, but indispensable. I’ll show you how to knit a gauge swatch and why it’s the first step … Read More The post How do...
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