Colorwork jogs: what are they and why do they happen? This post explains how the spiral nature of knitting in the round creates visible gaps in stranded colorwork motifs. You'll learn to spot when jogs occur and why they're especially noticeable at color changes. The tutorial walks you through two practical solutions: a quick lifted-increase method you can use on the fly and a chart-shifting technique that requires more advance planning but eliminates jogs altogether.

How does yarn dominance affect the look of two-color corrugated ribbing? In this blog post you'll get a clear explanation of what yarn dominance is, how it works in stranded colorwork, and why corrugated ribbing behaves differently from regular ribbing. Through four practical swatch examples, find out how changing dominant yarns and knit/purl placement affects texture, stitch definition... and even knitting comfort! This will help you decide which arrangement looks best for y

Spring and summer 2026 knitting trends are here! Elbow-length, roomy sleeves and structured shoulders dominate, replacing sloppy drop shoulders of the last few seasons. Think raglan sleeves and European shoulder construction paired with set-in sleeves. Cables, lace and other stitch patterns are arranged vertically while subtle flared hems, ruffles, and peplums bring a soft, feminine touch. Muted pastels set the tone, punctuated by bold neon stripes for playful contrast.

Happy 2026! This winter's new knitting books bring bold socks, wearable garments, global inspiration, and decorative techniques. Highlights include Summer Lee's vibrant The Sock Obsession, Kutova Kika's romantic Knits to Wear, pattern collections inspired by islands and world textiles, Malabrigo's Uruguayan classics, plus books on embroidery and Estonian roosimine. From cozy staples to eye-catching details, there's plenty of fresh inspiration to cast on this season.

In the last blog post of 2025 I take a look back at a year in knitting, designing, and blogging. I share what I knit (14 projects and 11.2 km of yarn!), from fast cowls to a slow, scrap-busting colorwork dress, plus how my knitting speed changed from last year. The blog post also rounds up 8 new pattern releases, highlights the most popular among fans and my personal favorite design, and reviews the year's most-read blog posts from technical tutorials to trend forecasts.

Discover 15 exciting Advent MKALs to cast on this December! This round-up gathers mystery mittens, socks, hats, cowls, and shawls that are perfect for scraps, minis, or leftover stash yarn. All patterns are available in English, with clues released throughout the month. If you love colorwork, texture, and daily surprises, there’s a festive project waiting to brighten your holiday knitting.