After a few semi-successful tries at knitting socks on a circular knitting machine, it was only a matter of time before I tried to knit legwarmers. These legwarmers are worked in a flat panel so you can make them just the size you need. I also added knit ribbing to the ends so they cling […]
Why Does Stockinette Stitch Curl and Can I Stop It?
The first time most people knit stockinette stitch (that is, knit one row and purl one row repeating) they may think they’ve done something wrong when they see the dreaded stockinette stitch curl. But the problem isn’t with the knitter; it’s the structure of the fabric that causes the problem. If you’ve ever wondered why […]
Double Knitting Tutorial – How to Work Double Stockinette Stitch
Double knitting, also sometimes called double stockinette stitch, is a two-sided fabric that’s worked flat and produces a fabric with stockinette stitch on both sides. It can be worked as a solid color, solid but different colors on each side, or in color blocks, stripes or designs where one color shows on one side and […]
Build a Stop Scrolling Kit to Keep You Off Your Phone
A stop scrolling kit could be the antidote to mindless doom scrolling. By pulling together a few supplies and getting into the habit of having options nearby, you can break the habit of grabbing your phone at every opportunity. Let’s look at some things to do instead of scrolling! What is a Stop Scrolling Kit? […]
Crochet Coffee Cup Cozy
I have made plenty of coffee cozies for travel coffee cups, but this crochet coffee cup cozy was specifically designed to go on a coffee mug. I feel like my coffee is always getting cold faster than I can drink it at home, so having a cozy that fits a coffee mug can help it […]
Embroidered Notebook DIY
I wanted to make this embroidered notebook to try to encourage myself to carry a notebook around more often, because of course we’re more likely to use things if they are cute, right? You can embroider whatever you like on a notebook cover to make it more fun. You could also draw, add paper, make […]
Fisherman’s Rib Cowl Knitting Pattern
This fisherman’s rib cowl knitting pattern continues my obsession with fisherman’s rib that began with a scarf I made for a teacher gift a few years ago. I’m not the only one obsessed because it’s easily the most popular knitting pattern on the site! I added a fisherman’s rib hat, which may be my favorite […]