Knitting Tips

Oops, dropped stitches happen to even the most experienced knitters! 🙈
No need to panic—We’ll show you how to fix it easily in this video.

There are several ways to join a new ball of yarn, and the best method depends on both your yarn type and the project you’re working on. Here are a few options to consider:

Classic Tail Join
Overlap old and new yarns and weave in the ends after knitting a few rows.

Spit Splice
Great for animal fibers—wet the ends, rub them together, and they’ll bond beautifully. We’ll show you how to do it easily in this video.

Simple Knot
Tie a small knot and hide it on the back of your work.

Getting even tension takes a little practice, but don’t worry—you’ll get there!🤗
Here are some tips to help:

Find the Best Way to Hold Your Yarn
Play around with how you hold the yarn until you find a way that feels comfy and lets the yarn flow smoothly.

Keep a Steady Pace
Try to knit at an even rhythm—rushing or stopping too much can mess with your tension.

Sit in a Comfortable Position
Good posture and a comfy spot make a big difference. Awkward angles can throw off your tension.

Just Relax 🧘🏻‍♀️
Don’t hold your needles or yarn too tightly. A relaxed grip helps keep your stitches even

Choose the Right Needles
If your tension is too loose, try grippy wooden needles. If it’s too tight, smooth metal ones can help.

Block Your Work
Blocking can work wonders! It helps even out small tension issues and makes your project look polished.

Remember, practice makes perfect. Keep knitting, and your tension will naturally even out over time. You’ve got this! 🧶✨

Maintaining even tension can be challenging, especially for beginners, and even more so when working on a project with extensive colorwork. While practice makes perfect here are a few tips that can make your project a bit easier:

Keep Your Floats loose
Keep the strands of unused yarn (floats) loose at the back of your work. Stretch your stitches slightly on the needle to ensure the floats don’t pull too tightly.

Even Out as You Go
Periodically stop and spread your stitches along the needle to ensure the floats and tension are even.

Limit Long Floats
If a color isn’t used for more than 3–5 stitches, catch the unused yarn at the back by twisting it with the working yarn. This prevents sagging and keeps your floats more manageable.

Block Your Work
Wet-blocking your finished project helps smooth out minor puckering and evens out the stitches for a polished look.

Choosing the right yarn for your project can be tricky—it’s not always easy to see what yarn will look or work the best! Don’t worry, though—we’ll help make your decision easier with these videos here and here.

If you’re just starting out, it can be tough to tell a knit stitch from a purl stitch. This video breaks down the differences and shows you how to identify them.

You’ve started a new project, and suddenly those edges are looking a little wonky. I know how frustrating that can be!
Here’s a video where I explain and show you how to create neater edges.

You’re wondering if using stitch markers is just a waste of time. Do you really need them? The answer is yes!
Stitch markers can make your knitting much easier and more accurate. In this video, I’ll show you why you should use them as much as possible.

Yes, absolutely! Keeping notes while knitting is a game-changer, and in this video, I’ll explain why it’s so important. Trust me and you’ll thank me later!

I know, I know—you’ve just finished your project and can’t wait to start using it. But there’s one final step: weaving in the ends 🪡
It’s worth taking the time to do it right! Here’s a video where I show you how to complete that last step.