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…
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…
Learn how to do the pfb stitch with my step-by-step guide! See photos, video, and more on my knitting tutorial page. Why Learn the PFB Stitch? If you’ve ever wanted to add stitches to your knitting in a way that looks neat and doesn’t leave a hole, the pfb stitch (purl front and back) is…
Learn how to fix a dropped stitch in knitting (without the tears) in this step-by-step tutorial below. For even more tutorials head to my knitting tutorial page. Dropped a stitch? Take a deep breath. We’ve all been there. Whether it slipped off your needle mid-row or you noticed a little ladder several rows down—yes, the…
Learn how to knit a gauge swatch and why it matters below and check out all of my tutorials on my Knitting Tutorial page! If you’ve ever finished a sweater only to discover it would better fit a Great Dane than a toddler, chances are you skipped your gauge swatch. I’ve been there—rushing into a…
Learn how to knit the K1B stitch with this easy-to-follow tutorial! Check out even more tutorials on my Knitting Tutorial Page. If you’ve ever come across a knitting pattern that calls for the K1B stitch and thought, “Wait… what’s that?”, don’t worry—you’re not alone! When I first encountered the term K1B, I paused too. But…
Learn how to sew a strap onto a knitted purse in this step-by-step tutorial! See even more tips on my knitting tutorial page. If you’ve ever made a knit purse, tote, or crossbody bag and then stared at your strap wondering, “Now what?”, you are not alone. I’ve done it too! In today’s tutorial, I’m…
Learn how to block knitting with my steam blocking method—perfect for synthetics! Find more tutorials on my knitting tutorial page. When it comes to finishing a knit piece, blocking is one of those things that can take your project from “oh that’s nice” to “WOW, did you really make that?!” If you’ve been wondering how…
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…