A drop sleeve is a sweater sleeve style where the shoulder seam extends past the natural shoulder, creating a relaxed, boxy fit that’s simple to knit. A drop sleeve in knitting is created when the body of the sweater is worked straight across the shoulders instead of shaping closely around them. The sleeve is then…
Using DPN needles means knitting in the round with 4–5 double-pointed needles to create small tubes like socks, hats, and mittens. Using DPN needles is a knitting technique where stitches are divided across several double-pointed needles so you can knit in a continuous round. Instead of turning your work, you rotate between needles, always knitting…
Neither DPN nor magic loop is better for everyone. The best method depends on your comfort, project size, and knitting style. When knitters ask DPN OR MAGIC LOOP WHICH IS BETTER, the honest answer is that neither method is universally better. Double-pointed needles (DPNs) offer structure and tradition, while the magic loop method provides flexibility…
You can adjust sweater length for growing kids by adding rows in the body or sleeves at specific points without changing stitch counts. Learning how to adjust sweater length for growing kids lets you make knits last longer without rewriting an entire pattern. By adding or subtracting rows in the body or sleeves, you can…
You knit wrap and turn short rows flat by wrapping the yarn around the next stitch, turning your work, and continuing back. To knit wrap and turn short rows flat, you work back and forth and intentionally stop before the end of the row to shape your fabric. When you reach the point where the…
Ready to try something new? Learn how to knit the MCDD Stitch in this step-by-step tutorial featuring my knitting tutorial page. If you’ve ever looked at my Chain Socks and thought, “What on earth is that beautiful, twisty texture?”—you’re in the right place. Today, I’m diving into how to knit the MCDD Stitch—a stitch that…
Learn how to do magic loop with this beginner-friendly tutorial—plus find more guides on my knitting tutorial page. So you’ve found a pattern that calls for double-pointed needles, but your heart sank a little at the thought of juggling all those pointy sticks. Been there. That’s exactly why I’m sharing how to do magic loop—a…
Learning how to do a picot bind off is the perfect next step after mastering a picot cast on! Find even more tutorials on my knitting tutorial page! If you’ve fallen head-over-heels in love with the charming little bumps of a picot cast on, guess what? You’re going to be just as smitten when you…
Want to learn how to do M1RP and M1LP? This easy knitting tutorial walks you through it—plus find even more tips on my knitting tutorial page! Ready to learn something super useful for your knitting toolkit? In this post, I’ll walk you through how to do M1RP and M1LP with easy-to-follow steps, using my favorite…
Want to learn how to do a picot cast on? Watch the video and get the written steps below. Find more tutorials like this on my knitting tutorial page! If you’re a left-handed knitter like me, you already know the struggle of trying to translate standard tutorials into something that actually makes sense for your…