Looking for a stretchy cast on that doesn’t snap back like a rubber band? This Tillybuddy tutorial is below but be sure to check out all of my knitting tutorials over on my knitting tutorial page! If there’s one thing that can make or break the look of your ribbed cuff, it’s your cast on…
Looking for ideas on what to knit in the summer? This post is packed with warm-weather favorites from my free knitting pattern library! I don’t know about you, but when summer rolls around, I start itching to get out of the house and do a little adventuring…with my knitting bag in tow, of course. Whether…
This summer knit top pattern roundup fits right into my collection of free sweater knitting patterns, giving you lightweight, breathable options that actually work when the weather heats up. If you’ve ever struggled to find a knit top that feels comfortable in summer without sacrificing style, this post solves that by walking you through a…
Looking for the best yarn for knitting on a budget? These are my go-to picks! Find free patterns on my free knitting pattern page. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in over 30 years of knitting, it’s that a tight budget doesn’t have to mean tight creativity. You can make beautiful, high-quality knit pieces without…
Learn how to knit the MCDD Stitch Purlwise in this step-by-step tutorial. For more tutorials head over to my knitting tutorial page! If you’ve been eyeing the texture in my Chain Socks or admiring the detail in the Chain Bonnet, Chain Beanie, or the soon-to-be-released Chain Tee, you’re in for a treat. Today, I’m walking…
Looking for free baby bonnet knitting patterns in fingering weight yarn? Find them all on my bonnet knitting pattern page! There’s something about a sweet little baby bonnet that just pulls at my heartstrings—especially when it’s knit in delicate fingering weight yarn. I love the way lighter yarns drape and stretch, making for a cozy…
This worsted weight hat pattern is one of those projects that hits the sweet spot between quick, practical, and actually fun to knit—and if you’re always on the hunt for free hat knitting patterns, this one is going to fit right in. The Chain Beanie is designed for real life: easy to wear, easy to…
These are my go-to blocking supplies for knitting—plus free patterns to try them on! See them all on my free pattern page. Let’s talk about blocking supplies for knitting. I’ll be the first to admit—when I first started knitting, I thought blocking was optional. (Spoiler: It’s not.) Whether you’re making textured sweaters, socks, or even…
Learn how to do the knitted cast on with this beginner-friendly tutorial. All my tutorials are on this page: Knitting Tutorial Page. If you’ve ever knit a raglan sweater from the top down, you’ve probably hit that point at the underarms where you have to cast on extra stitches—and if you’re like me, you want…