What does “slip 1” really mean? In this post, you’ll learn seven ways to slip a stitch, from the four basic methods every knitter should know to more advanced techniques like slipping two stitches together and the special sl1yo used in brioche knitting. Discover how stitch orientation and yarn position affect your fabric, and master when (and why) to slip purlwise or knitwise.

Feather and Fan and Old Shale are often confused, but they’re two distinct, traditional Shetland lace stitch patterns with unique looks and structures. In this post, you’ll learn why the mix-up happened, how to tell them apart visually, and what makes their stitch construction different. Feather and Fan is jagged and angular, resembling feathers, while Old Shale is smooth and wavy like sea shells. Next time you’ll know which is which!

This blog post explores the concept of asymmetric compound raglan shaping, a more nuanced alternative to the conventional top-down raglan sweater. It explains how standard raglans oversimplify shaping, resulting in poor fit especially for size-inclusive designs. Learn how varying increase rates, separating shaping for body and sleeves, and asymmetry between front and back can vastly improve sweater fit and tailoring.

Learn how to knit the Centered Median Increase (CMI), a decorative double increase that turns one stitch into three stitches.

Learn how to knit horizontal forethought pockets with this step-by-step tutorial — no sewing or seaming required!

Steeking doesn't have to be scary! In this tutorial you'll learn why and how to pick up stitches for button bands before cutting the steek.

Pockets make everything better! In this tutorial you'll learn how to knit a vertical pocket that doesn't require steeking.

How do you knit jogless garter stitch in the round? In this blog post I compare four different methods of hiding the jog.

Do you hate purling? Perhaps you just haven't found the right method yet! In this blog post you'll learn 5 methods for purling a stitch.

Lifted, invisible, and median increases in knitting — are they the same thing? How do you knit them? When can you use them?

Looking for the perfect knitted buttonhole? In this blog post I demonstrate how to knit nearly invisible buttonholes in 2x2 ribbing.

Looking for the perfect stretchy bind-off for 2x2 ribbing? In this blog post I present two techniques for sock cuffs and sweater hems.

When doing short-row mini gussets for afterthought heels, is it better to start with shortest or longest short rows? Which one fits better?

Step-by-step photo tutorial for the invisible cast-on, a type of closed cast-on that can be used on toe-up socks, for example.

Struggling with tight floats in colorwork? In this blog post I demonstrate an easy trick to keep your floats loose: knitting inside out!

"Swatches are lying liars who lie". In this blog post I explore six common misconceptions about swatching. Let's bust some swatch myths!

In this post I'll guide you through the measurements to take and calculations to make to add custom waist shaping to any top-down sweater.

Here are my five top tips on how to read knitting charts. If you're perplexed by the "no stitch" symbol, check this out!

In this blog post I demonstrate 3 different ways of knitting CDDp, that is, a centered double decrease made on the wrong side of the work.

In this blog post I discuss about a common knitting problem called rowing out, what causes it, and suggest three solutions to fixing it.

In this blog post I demonstrate how to knit a no-slip SSK, an alternative left-leaning decrease without having to slip any stitches.

Two-pass knitting is an easy way to knit multi-color stranded colorwork so that you're only working with two yarns at a time.

The fewer movements, the more efficient and faster your knitting. Learn how to knit smoother versions of the SSK, SSSK, and CDD decreases.

How do people knit in different parts of the world? In the 3rd part of the results to the survey I examine knitting styles across the globe.

Here's an easy way to remember M1L and M1R: always pick up the strand from back to front with the needle that points to the right direction.

In the second part of the knitting styles survey results, I examine the similarities and differences between right and left handed knitters.

Which is more common, picking (continental) or throwing (English knitting)? Here's the first batch of results to the knitting styles survey.

What's your knitting style? In this blog post I categorize knitting styles based on how you hold your yarn and how stitches are mounted.

My latest shawl pattern, Ardisia, features a textured droplet stitch pattern made with dip stitches. Here's a tutorial on how to knit them.

In this tutorial I discuss when, why and how to pick up stitches in knitting and share my method of picking up stitches with a crochet hook.