Category: Learn
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The Art of Stash Diving: Mix, Match, and Make From Your Stash
If you’ve been knitting for a while, you know how easy it is to build up a stash that feels like a lot of yarn, but it doesn’t feel like you have usable quantities of yarn. I want to work primarily from my stash in 2026. The stash journey started with my Otaheite Cardigan. I…
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A Knitter’s Personal Curriculum
I’ve seen some monthly curricula proposed online, but I knew I’d need more time to work through a deep dive into the subject matter. This fall/winter season, I want to work out an idea I have for knitters and crocheters who like making garments.
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Starting the New Year with Pockets, Sweaters, and So Much More!
Hi! Happy New Year everyone. I took some time away from social media over the holidays and enjoyed the quiet of winter. Rested and recharged, I feel ready to take on 2025 and jump in to a full schedule of teaching and knitting. Classes Sweater Savvy: How to Knit a Sweater that Fits I’m running…
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Beyond the Rectangle: How to Knit a Pocket with a Curved Edge
Making a rectangular patch pocket is pretty easy, cast on the number of stitches you want and knit away. Creating a curved bottom is just as easy, but this pocket requires one more step. Cast on your desired number of stitches, minus two to six stitches. Then cast on or increase one stitch at the…
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Sweater Struggles, Chart Challenges, and Missing Pockets? November Classes to the Rescue!
November classes target issues that have aggravated all of us who knit garments: making sweaters that fit, using charts effectively, and the lack of pockets in most designs. In this class, we will delve into various techniques for adding pockets to both new knitted garments and existing ones. By the end of this workshop, you’ll…
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How to Put A Pocket in the Right Spot Every Time
I envision a world where makers have a pocket to hold their phones on every garment. I suggest two simple methods for placing pockets. One is for the maker who wants an informal process. The other is for a maker that prefers precision.
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A Pocket Style Cheat Sheet
Pockets are an easy addition to any knitted garment. Quick and easy patch pockets amp up the function and the style of any sweater. I’ve done a quick round up of how to shape the most common pockets. I hope you get inspired to add a pocket or two to your next project. Curved Bottom…
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Kick Start Your Fall Knitting With Exciting New Classes
We got our first taste of fall last week. For three glorious days, it was chilly nights and cool days. Get ready for a new knitting season with me. In September, I’m introducing a new class: Chart Your Path: A Guide to Loving Charts. Check out my complete class listings below: Sweater Savvy: Knit a…
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Are You Read for Sweattah Weathah?
I am so ready for sweater weather. I’m getting my knitting in gear by hosting some end-of-summer virtual classes. That will help knitters go beyond just what is in the pattern and prepare for a fun knitting season. Sweater Savvy: How to Make a Sweater that Fits Learn how to create knitted garments that fit…
